LaKisha Perez
Dallas,TX
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational, and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 5 years of experience supervising 15 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Childcare Group
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Support classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Attend training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Assist students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Help teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Educate students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Home Health Aide
Goodcare Home Health
06.2016 - Current
- Help clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Adapting to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Assist with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Help patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Communicate regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Schedule and coordinate medical appointments.
- Assist clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Home Health Aide
E E Cornerstone Home Health
03.2013 - 01.2024
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Conducted regular safety checks on assistive devices such as wheelchairs or walkers, ensuring proper functioning at all times.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices and self-care techniques, empowering them to take charge of their own wellbeing.
- Aided in meal preparation according to specific dietary requirements, contributing to better nutrition management for patients.
- Assisted patients with mobility exercises, promoting increased independence and overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Document vital statistics and coordinate with health care providers.
- Assist disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitor changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and protect sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Research and recommend community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Report unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - College of Theology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2027
GED -
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA05.2021
Certification of Completion Medical Coding&Billing - Medical Coding And Billing
Remington College
Garland, TX02.2013
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Nurturing Environment
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Music and Movement
- Fine motor skills development
- Gross Motor Skills Development
- Special Needs Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Time Management
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Positive Reinforcement
- Supervising Classroom Activities
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Childcare Group
09.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Goodcare Home Health
06.2016 - Current
Home Health Aide
E E Cornerstone Home Health
03.2013 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - College of Theology
Grand Canyon University
GED -
San Diego City College
Certification of Completion Medical Coding&Billing - Medical Coding And Billing
Remington College
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