Kennedy Beals
Topeka
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in pediatric support, dance education, and research. Strong communication and collaboration skills enhance patient care and foster positive classroom environments. Motivated to embrace new challenges while employing strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to learn concepts swiftly.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Volunteer
Stormont Vail Hospital
Topeka
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted pediatric patients with daily activities and emotional support.
- Engaged children in interactive play to promote comfort and reduce anxiety.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure patient needs were met efficiently.
- Organized materials for educational programs and activities in the pediatric unit.
- Observed patient interactions and reported concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to provide reassurance and support.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Facilitated socialization between pediatric patients through games and other recreational activities.
Ballet Instructor
Lacee Sandgren
Topeka
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Created and executed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations.
- Evaluated student progress and maintained accurate records of attendance.
- Provided individualized support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop interdisciplinary curricula that enriched student learning experiences.
- Researched new ideas for instructional approaches that would engage students more effectively.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Managed disciplinary issues following studio policies to uphold a respectful learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to accommodate individual differences in learners.
- Utilized educational technology to support interactive learning experiences.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on student progress and foster engagement.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Participated in development workshops related to best practices in instructing and choreographing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12-2026
Associate of Science - General Studies
Allen County Community College
Iola, KS12-2023
Skills
- Pediatrics
- Patient care and customer service
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Infectious disease mitigation
- Effective communication
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Reliability
- Organization and time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Research
- Dependable
- Safety and compliance
- Quality Control
- Positive attitude
- Laboratory testing
- Lesson planning
- Time management
- Microbiology and Cultures
- Cell culturing
- Analytical techniques
- Data analysis
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Patience and tact
- Quality Control
- Safety and compliance
Timeline
Pediatric Volunteer
Stormont Vail Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Ballet Instructor
Lacee Sandgren
08.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Kansas
Associate of Science - General Studies
Allen County Community College