Lara Kennedy
North Benton,OH
Summary
Early childhood education professional with robust foundation in nurturing infant development and fostering positive learning environment. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to dynamic classroom needs, and ensuring every child's growth and well-being. Skilled in creating and implementing developmental activities, maintaining safe and engaging spaces, and effectively communicating with parents and colleagues. Reliable and results-driven, bringing balanced approach to education and care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare
07.2022 - Current
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
Customer Service Representative
Things Remembered
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Preschool Teacher
aultman childcare center
02.2019 - 09.2021
- I take care of kids and make sure their needs are met and I provide them with breakfast, lunch and snack
Medical Assistant
Salem Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2019
- I answer phones, schedule appointments take vitals, and give shots
toddler teacher
aultman childcare center
03.2014 - 03.2016
- I take care of toddlers and provide lesson plans
- I also make sure the kids have activities throughout the day and provide them with meals
customer service
kohls
10.2012 - 04.2014
- I answered calls and worked registers
- I also took credit card payments
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Business
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2027
Associate of Science - Phlebotomy And Medical Assistant
Alliance Career Center
Alliance, OH05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft excel
- Toddler Care
- Phlebotomy
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Medical Office Experience
- Vital Signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Venipuncture
- Meal Preparation
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- ICD-10
- Epic
- Cash handling
- Computer literacy
- Medical Records
- CPT Coding
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Terminology
- Clerical Experience
- Caregiving
- First aid training
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Professionalism and ethics
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Phlebotomy, 05/01/16, Present, I graduated from phlebotomy school on May 9th. I take my national test on June 3rd.
- Medical Assistant, 09/01/17, 09/01/20
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Assessments
Customer Service, Proficient, 03/01/21, Identifying and resolving common customer issues.
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare
07.2022 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Things Remembered
10.2021 - 04.2022
Preschool Teacher
aultman childcare center
02.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Salem Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2019
toddler teacher
aultman childcare center
03.2014 - 03.2016
customer service
kohls
10.2012 - 04.2014
Associate of Business Administration - Business
University of Akron
Associate of Science - Phlebotomy And Medical Assistant
Alliance Career Center
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