Lori Kellam
Educator
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 7-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Holy Cross School
09.2016 - Current
- Assisted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grades over 7 years
- Long term substitute 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Social Studies 3/2023-6/2023
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
After-School Tutor
Learn, Thrive, Grow Academic Support
09.2023 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored struggling, average, and advanced students in Reading, and Math course materials.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
Office Staff Nurse
Dr. Robert Footer
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Capital Women's Care Rockville
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and [Type] staff.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Education
Certificate of Teaching - Teaching
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Wetmore High School
Oklahoma City, OK 05.2001 -
Skills
Study Skills Development
Certification
Certificate of Teaching
Timeline
After-School Tutor
Learn, Thrive, Grow Academic Support
09.2023 - Current
Certificate of Teaching
07-2022
Teacher's Assistant
Holy Cross School
09.2016 - Current
Office Staff Nurse
Dr. Robert Footer
09.2016 - 08.2018
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Capital Women's Care Rockville
01.2010 - 05.2016
Certificate of Teaching - Teaching
Notre Dame of Maryland University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Catholic University of America
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Wetmore High School
05.2001 -
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