RAEMONDA (Missy) KELLER
Shelburn,IN
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Gate Attendant
Redbird Off-road State Recreation Area
Dugger, Indiana
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring the use of protective gear such as helmets, seatbelts.
- Enforced rules governing vehicle usage within facility grounds such as speed limits, parking regulations .
- Adhered to all company policies regarding safety, security and customer service standards.
- Communicated clearly with customers via telephone or in person when providing information about services or resolving problems.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks such as sweeping walkways, cleaning windows .
- Assisted visitors with directions, parking information, and other inquiries.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, including cash received and receipts issued.
- Issued visitor passes after verifying identification documents like passports, driver's license .
- Checked tickets for validity and allowed access to approved individuals.
- Greeted customers entering the gate, answered questions and directed them to their destination.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Managed customer complaints in a professional manner and reported any issues to superiors.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Paraprofessional
Greene sullivan special ed co-op
Linton, Indiana
08.2023 - Current
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Managed classroom technology and assisted students in using educational software.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Home Health Aide
Elder’s Journey
Brazil, Indiana
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
Private Home Caregiver
Jennifer Swalls
Jasonville, Indiana
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship to elderly or disabled clients by engaging in conversation, reading aloud and playing games.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate when required.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available in the home setting at all times.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or errands as needed.
- Encouraged independence among clients by assisting them with self-care whenever possible.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician and monitored the client's response to medication.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Daycare Assistant
Learn A lot Daycare and Preschool
Jasonville, IN
07.2006 - 10.2018
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom and play areas to ensure a healthy environment.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Read stories and led educational games to stimulate interest in learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to childcare best practices.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Managed inventory of supplies, requesting restocks as necessary to maintain resources.
- Created stimulating learning opportunities through hands-on experience with educational toys and materials.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Established routines that provided consistency for young learners resulting in better behavior management skills.
- Coordinated outdoor activities that encouraged physical activity and awareness of nature.
- Developed lesson plans based on the interests of each group of children that incorporated fun activities into learning experiences.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shakamak Jr-Sr High School
Jasonville, IN05-2000
Skills
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Cash handling experience
- Honest and dependable
- Detail-oriented
- Classroom management
- Material preparation
- Teacher support
- Smartboard
- Supervising classroom activities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gate Attendant
Redbird Off-road State Recreation Area
03.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Greene sullivan special ed co-op
08.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Elder’s Journey
03.2023 - 08.2024
Private Home Caregiver
Jennifer Swalls
10.2018 - 12.2022
Daycare Assistant
Learn A lot Daycare and Preschool
07.2006 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Shakamak Jr-Sr High School