Kimberly Morris-Ward
Olympia,WA
Summary
Dedicated Paraeducator with 4.5 years of comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught in classroom. Exceptional communicator knowledgeable in Life Skills paired with strong commitment to total development of students.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Collaborated with 6 teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
High School Volunteer
North Thurston Public Schools
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Helped students with homework and gave additional tips on studying techniques.
- Encouraged and guided students struggling academically, delivering support and assistance.
- Participated in group activities with students to build teamwork and foster healthy relationships.
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Supported teachers in classroom instruction and activities by grading papers and creating presentations.
Medical Office Manager
Bryan C Morris-Ward MD, P.L.L.C
12.2001 - 05.2015
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable.
- Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely, and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management.
- Consulted with healthcare professionals on business decisions.
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
- Created and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.
Elementary School Volunteer
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2001 - 06.2005
- Developed and presented educational materials for students to learn about various topics.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Clinical Dietitian
Capital Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Offered information to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Senior Dietitian
Providence St. Peter Hospital
10.1989 - 07.1993
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate events and promotions.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Human Nutrition
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.1989
Skills
- Social Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Modification
- Educational Settings
- Social Integration
- Instructional Delivery
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Documentation
- Professional Relationships
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
High School Volunteer
North Thurston Public Schools
10.2016 - 06.2018
Medical Office Manager
Bryan C Morris-Ward MD, P.L.L.C
12.2001 - 05.2015
Elementary School Volunteer
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2001 - 06.2005
Clinical Dietitian
Capital Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
Senior Dietitian
Providence St. Peter Hospital
10.1989 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Human Nutrition
Washington State University
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