Rayshawn Ward
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Enthusiastic School Program Teacher with background in curriculum development tailored to various learning styles. Strengths include fostering positive learning environments, implementing creative teaching methods, and utilizing technology to enhance student comprehension. Recognized for ability to engage students and effectively communicate with parents to promote overall student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Program Teacher
The Boys and Girls Club
Milwaukee, WI
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate learning experiences.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in accordance with curriculum objectives.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Personal Care Assistant
Rogers Behavioral Health
West Allis, WI
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
Personal Care Assistant
A Greater You Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Donation Attendant, Sales Associate
Goodwill Store
Milwaukee, WI
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Greeted and engaged in friendly conversation with every donor to create positive donor experiences.
- Offered donors assistance in unloading and carrying donations from vehicles.
- Greeted and welcomed donors at the donation center.
- Separated, sorted and stacked items in donation trailer for efficient flow of goods into stores.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of donation areas.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
Sales Associate
Macy's
Milwaukee, WI
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Milwaukee, WI
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vincent High School
Milwaukee, WI06-2016
Skills
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Direct Care Aide (DCA) - Parent-teacher communication
- Literacy strategies
- Educational activities
- Lesson planning
- Creative lesson planning
- Youth mentorship
- Parent and student communication
- Student records management
Timeline
After School Program Teacher
The Boys and Girls Club
08.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Rogers Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
Donation Attendant, Sales Associate
Goodwill Store
07.2021 - 10.2022
Personal Care Assistant
A Greater You Health Care
12.2019 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Macy's
11.2016 - 11.2018
Sales Associate
Walmart
06.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Vincent High School