Hi, I’m
Kristeen Walley
Freeport,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a dental assisting position. Ready learn your practice and to work with your team achieve company goals.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Northwest Florida State College
Dental Assisting Instructor and Program Director
01.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating dental technology and industry advancements into lectures.
- Assisted in curriculum development to ensure relevant, up-to-date material for improved student comprehension and success.
- Delivered comprehensive instruction on dental assisting techniques, contributing to students'' professional growth.
- Maintained a well-organized and engaging classroom environment for optimal hands-on learning experiences.
- Maintained compliance with CODA to ensure college accredidation.
Okaloosa County School District
Elementary Teacher
08.2000 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Improved students'' reading comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
Dr Eleanor Gill ( Retired)
Dental Assistant
06.1993 - 06.1997
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Aided in the development of staff training materials, fostering a cohesive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Education
Universiry of West FloridaFort Walton Beach, FL
Elementary Education BA from Teaching K-6
05.2020
Skills
Expanded Functions trained Dental Assistant
OSHA compliance
Employee training
CODA compliance for National Certification
4 handed dentistry
Radiation Health and Safety
Patient education
Ensuring patient safety and comfort
Timeline
Dental Assisting Instructor and Program Director
Northwest Florida State College
01.2019 - 12.2021
Elementary Teacher
Okaloosa County School District
08.2000 - 05.2017
Dental Assistant
Dr Eleanor Gill ( Retired)
06.1993 - 06.1997
Universiry of West Florida
Elementary Education BA from Teaching K-6
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