Rae Traylor
Buffalo
Summary
Skilled in enhancing the educational experience for postsecondary students through supportive and innovative teaching assistance. Bring relevant experience in facilitating classroom discussions, grading assignments, and preparing instructional materials under direct supervision of faculty members. Strengths include strong communication skills, ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and proficiency in utilizing technology for education. Made positive impacts on student engagement and comprehension by implementing feedback mechanisms and collaborative learning techniques.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in vital signs monitoring and rehabilitation support. Known for effective communication with patients and families, ensuring high-quality care and promoting patient well-being in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
The Summit Center
Buffalo
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted teachers with lesson planning and classroom organization.
- Provided support to students during individual and group activities.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents.
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Observed student progress and reported findings to educators.
- Conducted small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Collaborated with families to provide support and training on behavioral strategies.
- Recorded data on client progress and behaviors for analysis and reporting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood
Buffalo
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident rooms and common areas.
- Assisted therapists in implementing individualized rehabilitation plans for patients.
- Supported patients with daily activities to enhance their independence and well-being.
- Organized therapeutic equipment and maintained a clean, safe environment for sessions.
- Assisted nurses in performing wound care treatments and dressing changes.
Teacher's Assistant
Bornhava
Buffalo
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted teachers in creating engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating a positive learning environment.
- Prepared educational materials and resources for daily classroom activities
- playbased school so most skills where taught through play and a lot of floor time with the kids
- managed sensory time
Certified Nursing Assistant
mercy nursing facility at olv
Buffalo
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident rooms and common areas.
- Supported nursing team in administering medications and treatments as directed.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Helped facilitate recreational activities to promote resident engagement and well-being.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Education
Buffalo Academy of Visual And Performing Arts
Buffalo, nySkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom organization
- Special education
- Behavioral intervention
- vital signs monitoring
- rehabilitation support
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dance technique
Certification
- certified nursing assistant (obtained 3/21/2023 to current date)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
The Summit Center
05.2025 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood
11.2024 - 04.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Bornhava
04.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
mercy nursing facility at olv
03.2023 - 04.2024
Buffalo Academy of Visual And Performing Arts