Loretta VanDyke
Homosassa,FL
Summary
Certified Substitute Teacher with over 10 years of experience instructing in classrooms. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to institutional needs. Encouraging and compassionate professional dedicated to fostering positive learning environments. Over 30 years of experience in Customer Service & Public Speaking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Citrus County Schools
Inverness, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Attended training and workshops to improve teaching skills.
- Developed creative activities to engage students in learning opportunities.
- Instructed small groups or individual students who need extra help or attention.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Managed high school classrooms during teacher absences.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study.
- Organized educational games or projects that reinforce concepts taught in class.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to motivate students and foster their academic growth.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Hernando County School District
Brooksville, FL
11.2020 - Current
Chiropractic Assistant
Youker Chiropractic
Bradenton, FL
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Scheduled appointments for patients both in person and over the phone.
- Performed routine clinical tasks to support patients and doctors.
- Explained post-treatment instructions to patients, providing printed materials if needed.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations while handling confidential patient information.
- Accurately entered data into computer systems related to patient visits or treatments received.
- Determined patients' insurance coverage by notifying carriers and submitted invoices after services had been performed.
- Documented exercises completed by patients to support charting and billing.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Organized office supplies and ordered new items when necessary.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Checked out patients at end of visit, collecting any remaining balances due from them.
- Assisted chiropractors with treatments including applying hot and cold packs, ultrasound therapy or electrical stimulation.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Maintained patient records and updated information in the electronic health record system.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Conducted follow up calls to ensure that patients are recovering well from treatments.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing medical documents, answering phones and responding to emails.
Education
High School Diploma -
Citrus High School
Inverness, FL06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Central Florida Institute - Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor, FLSome College (No Degree) - Communications
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FLSkills
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Discussion Facilitation
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Activity Management
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- IEP Understanding
- Organizational Abilities
- Safety Awareness
- Discipline
Accomplishments
National Honor Society
4.0 GPA
Have been a Youth Pastor & Public Speaker 30+ years
Actress, Awarded Theatrical scholarship to Southeastern University
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Citrus County Schools
11.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Hernando County School District
11.2020 - Current
Chiropractic Assistant
Youker Chiropractic
02.2019 - 04.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Southeastern University
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Central Florida Institute - Palm Harbor
High School Diploma -
Citrus High School