MacKayla Wolfe
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated job seeking optometry student trying to maintain a full-time position as an optometrist. Ready to bring my patient care and patient communication skills to the company as well as take on any challenges and responsibilities that come my way by using my new knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Illinois College Of Optometry
10.2023 - Current
- Attended labs to help students with any questions they have about the skills they're learning.
- Handed out lab materials, like lab worksheets and equipment.
- Oversaw students in lab and common areas to monitor and enforce rules.
- Graded student lab assignments.
- Worked with professor to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Tutor
Illinois College Of Optometry
08.2023 - Current
- Taught students remotely using Microsoft Teams.
- Tutored groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
Ophthalmic Technician
Illinois College Of Optometry Pediatrics Dept
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted doctors and students pre-testing patients, this included topography, fundus photography, autorefractor, and IOL master.
- Assisted doctors in administering the RightEye assessment on vision therapy patients
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Worked well with doctors, patients, and staff to help the patient have a positive experience while in the clinic.
- Walked patients and their parents to exam rooms to help make efficient appointments.
Volunteer
DePaul University Athletic Dept
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with sports vision screening.
- Helped to run RightEye assessments on all athletes.
- Used good communication skills to work with athletes and athletic trainers to create a success and efficient vision screening.
- Assisted lead doctor in completing paperwork for all the athletes.
Volunteer
Special Olympics Illinois
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted doctors with different visual tests on athletes
- Filled out any necessary paperwork for athletes
- Communicated with athletes and parents about the tests being performed
- Help to achieve a successful and efficient vision screening
Front Desk Receptionist
YMCA
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Greeted guests at front desk and checked them in to get into the facility .
- Signed new members up for memberships and programs.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Answered phones and transferred to appropriate persons.
- Collected membership fees and payments.
Teacher's Assistant
Ball State University Biology Dept
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Handed out classroom materials, like worksheets and exams.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with professor for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with professor to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Stayed in lecture to help students if they had any questions regarding in class assignments or lecture material.
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2019
High School Diploma -
East Noble High School
Kendallville, IN06.2015
Skills
- Visual Prescreening
- Patient Care
- Ocular Measurements
- Vision Testing
- Patient Relations
- Diagnostic Testing
Memberships
College of Optometrists in Vision Development - Treasurer 2021-2023
American Association of Optometrists - Fundraising Co-Chair 2021-2022
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association - Class Representative 2021-2023
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Illinois College Of Optometry
10.2023 - Current
Tutor
Illinois College Of Optometry
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer
DePaul University Athletic Dept
09.2022 - 09.2022
Volunteer
Special Olympics Illinois
06.2022 - 06.2022
Ophthalmic Technician
Illinois College Of Optometry Pediatrics Dept
02.2020 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
YMCA
08.2017 - 05.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Ball State University Biology Dept
08.2017 - 05.2019
Doctor of Optometry -
Illinois College of Optometry
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Ball State University
High School Diploma -
East Noble High School
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