Kristen Scheper
Louisville,KY
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good recordkeeping and time management skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Okolona Christian Preschool (502) 962-6500
Louisville, KY
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Supervised students in the classroom, and hallways
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory including textbooks, manipulatives and audiovisual equipment.
- Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Taught letters, numbers, and shapes in a fun and engaging way (singing, fun voices, etc.)
- Took attendance and helped teacher start the day prepared for any issues
- Helped with car rider line in the morning and afternoon
Clinic Manager/Orthodontic Assistant
Engilman Orthodontics/ BracesBracesBraces
Middletown, KY
05.2005 - 06.2018
- Managed daily operations of the clinic, including scheduling appointments and assigning staff.
- Ensured that patient care standards were met by providing training and guidance to healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff members to improve clinical processes and patient outcomes.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner by following up on issues and taking corrective action when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to health insurance plans, HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained effective communication with patients regarding their treatments, medications, follow-up visits.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to procure needed equipment or supplies at competitive prices.
- Oversaw ordering, purchasing and maintenance of clinical equipment.
- Tracked, organized and counted clinic stock and supplies.
- Implemented policy changes and communicated information and procedures through organizational staff meetings.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
- Maintained inventory of all materials used within the clinic setting.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Monitored progress of each case by tracking changes in tooth movement over time.
- Answered phones promptly and handled inquiries from potential clients professionally.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to orthodontics whenever possible.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Education
EDDA - Dental Assisting
ATA College
Louisville, KY09-2005
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Activity implementation
- Material Preparation
- Classroom support
- Student Engagement
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Okolona Christian Preschool (502) 962-6500
10.2022 - 05.2024
Clinic Manager/Orthodontic Assistant
Engilman Orthodontics/ BracesBracesBraces
05.2005 - 06.2018
EDDA - Dental Assisting
ATA College
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