KRISTY D. WILSON
WAYNESVILLE,MO-Missouri
Summary
Early Literacy Tutor with a superior knowledge of K-5th grade reading literacy. Talented at working closely with students to ensure reading enjoyment and growth. Committed to designing individual lesson plans based on student interest, age group and educational grade level.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Intervention Tutor
Waynesville AmeriCorps
Waynesville, MO
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained weekly literacy intervention schedule; tutoring approximately 30 students, working in a small group setting.
- Worked with students in classrooms and small study areas to provide educational support.
- Monitored individual student progress by administering weekly diagnostic reading and fluency assessments.
- Documented students’ weekly progress scores and interventions using an online database system.
- Communicated with students in an age and developmentally appropriate way.
- Responsible for conducting reading interventions for students seeking literacy remediation.
- Conducted numerous reading/literacy assessments provided by respective homeroom teachers.
- Held group and individual reading discussions to assess student reading levels.
- Assessed reading comprehension and vocabulary of students.
- Reviewed student data with respective homeroom and reading teachers to gauge the effectiveness of literacy intervention being used to determine if a change in strategy is necessary.
- Developed student confidence through attentive instruction in reading comprehension, and utilized positive reinforcement strategies.
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
- Encourages students to find things to read individually to increase reading interest.
- Implemented a positive reinforcement behavior system resulting in reduced behavioral incidences.
- Establishes an open and professional rapport with students and staff.
After-School Program Leader
Waynesville AmeriCorps
Waynesville, MO
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Led children, in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.in
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve the objectives of each course.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created a welcoming, caring environment for all children.
Team Leader
Waynesville AmeriCorps
Waynesville, Missouri
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Led team of five members while providing exceptional educational support to students.
- Coordinated daily and weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to supporting the mission and vision of the Waynesville R-VI School District.
- Tracked daily accountability of student attendance utilizing the Youth Enrollment System (YES).
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
Healthcare Administration Specialist
United States Army
07.1993 - 08.2013
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Gathered patient information by collecting demographic information from variety of sources.
- Supported smooth admission and discharge processes by handling associated documents.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Created new physical and computer-based files.
- Processed patient admission and discharge documentation.
- Maintained database for storage and retrieval of medical records.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
- Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
Education
Associate of Science - General Education
Columbia College
Columbia, MO03.2023
No Degree - Medical Coding
National American University - Online
Rapid City, SDNo Degree - Psychology
American Public Military University-Online
Manassas, VANo Degree - Medical Records Administration
University of Maryland - Europe
College Park, MDNo Degree - Psychology
Georgia Military College
Fort Benning, GANo Degree - Health Administration Specialist
US Army Medical Center & School
Joint Base Sam-Houston, TexasSkills
- English Fluency
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Heggerty Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Program
- Science Research Associates (SRA) Reading Mastery Program
- Small group learning
- Teacher collaboration
- Individualized instruction
- Student progress reporting
- Homework assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Grammar and spelling instruction
- Individual & small group tutoring
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Fluency Assessments
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Literacy Support
Accomplishments
- Awarded AmeriCorps Service pin for each year of service, (4 years: 2019-2022)
- Presidential Service Award-Gold for volunteer service in 2017.
- Presidential Service Award-Silver for volunteer service in 2015 and 2016.
- Presidential Service Award-Bronze for volunteer service in 2014.
- US Army Achievement Medal (5)
- US Army Commendation Medal (6)
- US Army Good Conduct Medal (6)
Certification
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Team Leader
Waynesville AmeriCorps
10.2021 - 08.2022
Literacy Intervention Tutor
Waynesville AmeriCorps
08.2019 - 07.2022
After-School Program Leader
Waynesville AmeriCorps
08.2019 - 07.2022
Healthcare Administration Specialist
United States Army
07.1993 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - General Education
Columbia College
No Degree - Medical Coding
National American University - Online
No Degree - Psychology
American Public Military University-Online
No Degree - Medical Records Administration
University of Maryland - Europe
No Degree - Psychology
Georgia Military College
No Degree - Health Administration Specialist
US Army Medical Center & School
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