Paradise Hall
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
To secure a position within a progressive organization where I can use my knowledge and skills as a part of a health care team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Toddler Time CDC
Portsmouth, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address challenging behaviors, teaching students essential social-emotional skills.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students'' needs were met.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support during their transition into the role of lead teacher in a two-year-old classroom setting.
- Promoted healthy eating habits and physical activity through the incorporation of nutrition education and daily movement activities.
- Integrated creative arts into daily curriculum to promote self-expression and enhance fine motor skills development among students.
- Provided feedback and support for teacher assistants, ensuring consistent implementation of classroom procedures and policies.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations and parent-teacher conferences, enhancing community engagement within the school setting.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process through regular communication and updates on their child''s progress.
- Developed customized lesson plans tailored to the needs of individual students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Organized engaging field trips to enrich children''s understanding of real-world applications of classroom concepts.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on best practices for early childhood education, promoting collaboration within the teaching team.
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open lines of communication regarding student development and concerns.
- Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies, reducing instances of disruptive behavior in the classroom.
- Provided comprehensive assessments and evaluations of student progress, enabling targeted interventions and support for struggling learners.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons, enhancing overall educational experience for students.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing age-appropriate and stimulating activities.
- Maintained detailed records of each student''s progress through ongoing observation and documentation processes, enabling data-driven decision-making regarding instruction techniques.
- Assessed early literacy skills using standardized tools, identifying areas for growth and improvement among students.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that promoted healthy social interactions among twoyearolds.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring materials were readily available for daily use and properly maintained.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Regional Surgical Ceter
Chesapeake, VA
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
Certified Nursing Aide (Bariatric)/ Doctor Assistant
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
Cheasapeake, VA
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided client with bed baths and showers
- Accompanied patients to doctor’s appointments
- Administered medication and promoted true meal feelings
- Assisted, performed, and trained patient/client and family in activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, utilizing the toilet, and managing adequate nutrition intake
- Managed and updated patients’ charts
- Operated a multi-line telephone
- Implemented daily living activities and practices such as shopping, meal preparation, socialization activities, and maintaining a clean and safe physical environment
- Enforced medication schedule.
Certified Nursing Aide/ Home Health
Sentara PACE
Portsmouth, VA
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided client with bed baths and showers
- Accompanied patients to doctor’s appointments
- Administered medication and promoted true meal feelings
- Assisted, performed, and trained patient/client and family in activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, utilizing the toilet, and managing adequate nutrition intake
- Managed and updated patients’ charts
- Operated a multi-line telephone
- Implemented daily living activities and practices such as shopping, meal preparation, socialization activities, and maintaining a clean and safe physical environment
- Enforced medication schedule.
Certified Nursing Aide
WLB Home Health Care
Virginia Beach, VA
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in a long-term-care facility
- Assisted patient with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags, and bathing
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions
- Answer patient calls and respond to emergencies.
PCA/Companion Aide/Nursing Assistant
Community Personal Care
Portsmouth, VA
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided client with bed baths and showers
- Accompanied patient to doctor’s appointments
- Administered medication and promoted proper meal feelings
- Assisted, performed and trained patient/client and family in activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, utilizing the toilet, and managing adequate nutrition intake
- Managed and updating patients’ charts
- Operated a multi-line telephone
- Implemented daily living activities and practices such as shopping, meal preparation, socialization activities, and maintaining a clean and safe physical environment
- Enforced medication schedule.
Cashier
Walmart
Suffolk, VA
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit card, vouchers, or automatic debits
- Issues receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Maintain clean and orderly checkouts areas and complete other general cleaning duties such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
Education
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VANursing (Full-Time) -
Churchland High School
Portsmouth, VA06.2011
Skills
Patient Care & Safety
Diagnostic Testing
Medical Terminology
Electronic Medical Records
Electronic Spread Sheets
Coordination of Activities
Safety and Security
Customer Service
Early Childhood Development
Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
Medication Reminders
Microsoft Use
Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
Patient Advocacy and Support
Surveys and COBs
Scheduling Medical Appointments
Patient Advocate
Lesson planning
Child/Adult Day Care
Certificatesandtrainings
- Certificate to Practice as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), 05/01/14, Dept. of Health Professions, Commonwealth of VA
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, 01/01/21, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 01/01/21, American Heart Association
Certification
CNA certification
CPR certification
BLS certification
Abuse and Neglect understanding certification
CACFP Training
Healthy Spaces: Infant-Toddler Care
Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Toddler Time CDC
08.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Chesapeake Regional Surgical Ceter
02.2019 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Aide (Bariatric)/ Doctor Assistant
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Aide/ Home Health
Sentara PACE
11.2015 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Aide
WLB Home Health Care
12.2013 - 01.2015
PCA/Companion Aide/Nursing Assistant
Community Personal Care
05.2012 - 12.2013
Cashier
Walmart
09.2010 - 06.2011
Tidewater Community College
Nursing (Full-Time) -
Churchland High School