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Mia McKie

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.

Experienced with creating warm and welcoming environments for guests. Utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations. Track record of providing personalized service and promptly addressing guest needs.

Experienced with cash handling, customer service, and transaction processing in fast-paced retail settings. Utilizes strong communication skills and attention to detail to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Track record of maintaining accuracy and resolving conflicts smoothly.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom Assistant

Adams County Human Services Head Start
11.2024 - Current
    • Aided students individually or in small groups, reinforcing material taught by the teacher.
    • Supervised lunch periods and recess times, maintaining an orderly environment during breaks from academic workloads.
    • Assisted teachers in managing class behavior, resulting in a more focused learning environment.
    • Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating strong work ethic, patience, and kindness throughout the school day.
    • Collaborated with fellow aides and teachers to plan engaging events and field trips for students to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom setting.
    • Maintained cleanliness of the classroom space by regularly sanitizing toys, organizing supplies, and tidying up after activities were completed.
    • Promoted healthy habits among students by teaching proper hand-washing techniques, supervising snack time, and encouraging physical activity during outdoor playtime.
    • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
    • Organized Breakfast, Lunch, snack time and nap hours.
    • Provided breaks for the lead and Teachers Assistants During certain hours
    • Help support students with 405's and IEP's go to a alternative school for extra help. By helping them go and from safely to the bus stop. Posted at certain Facilities.
    • Will take laundry to a certain facility on schedule laundry days.

Teacher Assistant

Florence Crittenton Early Childhood Education Center
01.2023 - 11.2024
    • Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
    • Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
    • Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
    • Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
    • Facilitated small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
    • Assisted lead teacher in the monitoring of student progress and updating required documentation, ensuring accurate records for each learner.
    • Contributed to the development of curriculum materials, aligning content with state standards and educational objectives.
    • Prepared supplementary lesson materials such as visuals aids, hands-on manipulatives, or interactive games that enhanced student understanding of complex concepts.
    • Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
    • Helped prepare lunch for the two classes assigned to me to make sure teachers are running on time with schedule
    • Starting laundry on a daily after the students leave. Laundry includes blankets and cot sheets from nap time, and certain toys that can be washed in the laundry

Dental Assistant

Denver Health Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Reason for leaving- New job opportunity

Baker/Cashier

Wetzel Pretzel
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly to maintain positive brand reputation.
  • Increased sales through upselling additional menu items to customers during transactions.
  • Cooked and packaged large batches of food prepared to order or kept hot until needed.
  • Created custom orders based on customer dietary preferences and dietary restrictions.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Maintained inventory by organizing and cleaning stockroom.
  • Enhanced team productivity with introduction of rotating cleaning schedule.
  • Dispose of product that has been in the warmer longer than 30 minutes
  • Reason for leaving- Finish School looking for full time work

Ice Cream Server/Cashier

Dairy Queen Store
09.2021 - 02.2022
    • Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
    • Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
    • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
    • Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
    • Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
    • Maintained menu knowledge to provide recommendations and answers to customer questions.
    • Processed sales transactions for cash, debit, and credit purchases.
    • Provided support to fellow team members when needed, creating a cohesive work environment.
    • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by handling multiple tasks simultaneously during busy shifts.
    • Scooped ice cream into cones and dishes while remaining mindful of portion sizes.
    • Reason for leaving-After school Activities

Apparel Sales Associate

Walmart
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Enhanced store reputation by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor.
  • Provided expert advice on sizing, fit, materials, and care instructions for various apparel items.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Assisted in loss prevention efforts by adhering to policies and procedures while monitoring suspicious behavior on the sales floor.
  • Pressed and folded items upon arrival in store to increase visual appeal.
  • Processed transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring a smooth checkout experience for customers.
  • Crossed trained working in the jewelry department helping costumers with smooth transactions and fixing watches to me best ability.
  • Handle returns for the Apparel department
  • Operated cash register to complete cash, check and credit card transactions.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Reason for leaving- Scheduling Hours

Hostess/ Specialist

Casa Bonita
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as greeting guests, taking orders, serving food, and bussing tables simultaneously.
  • Support servers with keeping dining area clean and ready
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail. Including custodial work maintaining cleanliness on restrooms.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Assisted customers with carrying additional trays and helping dish out items.
  • Reason for leaving- Covid 19 shutdown

Westwood Summer Camp

Denver Parks and Recreation
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
  • Kept accurate records of each camper''s medical information, dietary restrictions, and emergency contacts as part of maintaining a safe environment for all participants.
  • Strengthened parental trust and satisfaction through regular, detailed communication regarding campers' well-being and progress.
  • Improved emergency preparedness with regular staff training on safety protocols and first aid procedures.
  • Enhanced camper engagement with innovative outdoor activities, leading to memorable summer experience.
  • Reason for leaving- Seasonal job/ School Starting
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
9700 W 8th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215
05.2022

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Science

Warren Tech Community College
13300 W 2nd Place Lakewood CO 80228
05-2023

Skills

  • Academic support

    • Teacher support

  • Medical documentation
  • Experienced in office software tools
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Innovative problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Clear interpersonal communication
  • Dependable performance
  • Proficient in handling multiple priorities
  • Client relations

Certification

  • Dental Assistant and Radiology Training for Dental Assistant
  • Verification and Hours of training
  • Certification in Basic Radiation Education
  • Participation Certification in Dental Assisting
  • 6 hours of community service


Interests

  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
  • Photography
  • Dance
  • Creative Writing
  • Painting
  • Road Trips
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows

Timeline

Classroom Assistant

Adams County Human Services Head Start
11.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Florence Crittenton Early Childhood Education Center
01.2023 - 11.2024

Dental Assistant

Denver Health Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2023

Baker/Cashier

Wetzel Pretzel
02.2022 - 06.2022

Ice Cream Server/Cashier

Dairy Queen Store
09.2021 - 02.2022

Apparel Sales Associate

Walmart
10.2020 - 07.2021

Hostess/ Specialist

Casa Bonita
07.2019 - 03.2020

Westwood Summer Camp

Denver Parks and Recreation
06.2018 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School

Dental Assistant Certification - Dental Science

Warren Tech Community College

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