Mandy Samdal
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
2021.09 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Orthodontic Assistant
Lakeshore Orthodontics
2019.04 - 2021.09
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
Retail Administrative Assistant
Meijer
1994.04 - 2019.04
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Haven High School
Grand Haven, MI05.1996
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Skill-Building Support
- Behavior Management
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Reporting Requirements
- Social Integration
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
2021.09 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Lakeshore Orthodontics
2019.04 - 2021.09
Retail Administrative Assistant
Meijer
1994.04 - 2019.04
High School Diploma -
Grand Haven High School
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