Patricia Nelson
San Antonio
Summary
High-energy student teacher in an Alternative Certification for Educators program seeking an internship as the Teacher of Record to complete a Texas teaching certificate.
Seeking a training opportunity focused on advancing classroom abilities and building a career foundation. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally, and building upon acquired skills. Well-organized and ready to support students in developing their full potential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
NISD and DODEA Schools
San Antonio, TX; Aviano, Italy
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to diverse student groups, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting respect and cooperation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers to align instructional strategies and enhance educational outcomes.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Hospital
Minot, ND
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being during daily activities.
- Responsible for the caring and safe transportation of surgical patients
- Provided surgical team support for supplies needed in surgical suites
- Maintained restocking and ordering functions for the Surgery Department
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and safety protocols.
- Point of Contact: Jerica Klein (701) 418-8000
Administrative Assistant
Bright Future Families
Denver, CO
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Streamlined office processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce administrative delays.
- Assisted Director by authoring executive correspondence
- Billed monthly insurance invoices
- Maintained electronic files for 6 separate regions
- Ran marketing distribution and social media campaign
- Point of Contact: Jennifer White (352) 603-3326
Assistant
City of Montgomery Risk Management Benefits and Payroll
Montgomery, AL
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted Benefits Administrator with city employee and retiree benefit programs, health benefits, flexible spending account benefits, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits
- Managed Confidential Drug testing program, notified head of departments of results and maintained confidential drug testing results filing systems
- Assisted Benefits Administrator in reviewing outgoing correspondence, reports and documents for accuracy
- Coordinated employee training sessions on benefits enrollment and payroll systems, improving user understanding.
- Managed eligibility for city’s health clinics ensuring they are current by maintaining eligibility records and documentation
- Used One Solution automated filing system to update and manage employee information, benefit and payroll elections and department purchase orders
- Developed and maintained comprehensive employee benefits documentation to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Processed Bi-weekly payroll and other department administrative duties
- Point of Contact: Ms. Faye Gamble (334) 625-2692
Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant
Glen Meadows Baptist Church
San Angelo, TX
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Coordinated scheduling and event planning for church activities and community outreach programs.
- Purchased and maintained ministry supply inventories, being careful to adhere to budgeting practices
- Managed communication between church leadership, staff, and congregation to ensure clarity and support.
- Maintained children’s safety by ensuring every volunteer went through proper safety training
- Point of Contact: Ms. Lloy Dele Englert, (325) 942-6601
Security Forces Journeyman
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Held a Top Secret security clearance
- Enforced security protocols to safeguard personnel and assets.
- Customer Service clerk for largest visitor center in Air Force Space Command
- Issued visitor passes to 10,000+ personnel per year
- Coordinated special events access for distinguished visitors
- Provided security for NORAD/NORTHCOM critical command and control center
- Managed security clearances and incidents for 296-person unit
- Managed critical nuclear Personnel Reliability Program
- Screened personnel for disqualifying information to report to the commander
- Drug Testing program trusted agent
- Reviewed correspondence prior to routing forward to commander for review
Education
Certification - Alternative Certification For Teachers
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Human Resources Management
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama05-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
NISD and DODEA Schools
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant
Bright Future Families
08.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant
City of Montgomery Risk Management Benefits and Payroll
01.2017 - 06.2018
Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant
Glen Meadows Baptist Church
01.2015 - 05.2015
Security Forces Journeyman
United States Air Force
07.2005 - 06.2010
Certification - Alternative Certification For Teachers
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Human Resources Management
Auburn University Montgomery