Kelly Helton
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with a rich background at Southwest Licking School District and Zidel Dental, adept in classroom organization and patient care. Excelled in providing emotional support and utilizing adaptive technology, significantly enhancing learning and treatment outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in multidisciplinary team collaboration and special education support, achieving positive impacts on student and patient well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Southwest Licking School District
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans that accommodated various learning styles, promoting inclusivity.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with school librarian to organize literacy events, encouraging love of reading.
- Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Dental Assistant
Zidel Dental
03.2008 - 03.2017
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Improved dental procedure outcomes with accurate preparation of filling and crown materials.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Streamlined digital x-ray processing, reducing wait time for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Education
High School Diploma -
Groveport Madison High School
Groveport, OH05-2003
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Parent Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity implementation
- Reading Intervention
- Classroom Organization
- Patient
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Social support
- Adaptive technology
- Computer Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Supervision
- Behavior improvements
- Educational Games
- Speech Therapy Support
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Emotional Support
- Behavior Management
- Supervising Student Activities
- CPR and First Aid
- Reading and Writing Support
- Safety understanding
- Classroom support
- IEP compliance
- Documentation
- Data Collection
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Activity Planning
- Teacher Assistance
- Social Skills Training
- Crisis Intervention
- Small Group Instruction
- Disability Awareness
- Creating Visual Displays
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Educational assistance
- Special Education Support
- IEP familiarity
- Special Education
- Arts and crafts
- Smartboard
- [Type] instrument instructor
- First aid and CPR certified
- Reading support
- Physical assistance
- Note-taking assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Southwest Licking School District
01.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Zidel Dental
03.2008 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Groveport Madison High School
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