Dynamic ESL Teacher and Certified Medical Assistant with a proven track record as a CMA, excelling in patient care and language instruction. Skilled in student assessment and empathetic communication, I foster strong relationships and enhance learning experiences, driving engagement and success in diverse educational settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and ESL Teacher
Rebekah Joy Teaches LLC
05.2020 - Current
Guided and coached international students across a variety of ages and nationalities, through multiple interactive curriculum with focuses on verb morphology, grammar, pronunciation, and accent reduction.
Evaluated student's individual needs with their English-learning as well as their expectations and counseled students on their growth through positive reinforcement.
Guided students on test-taking strategies for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam preparation for college or job admittance.
Managed Rebekah Joy Teaches website and social media, creating branded educational material and promotional posts for online audiences and to encourage class bookings.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients as well as other ESL teachers, resulting in repeat bookings and online collaborations.
Certified Medical Assistant
Medi-Weightloss
08.2024 - 07.2025
Built strong patient relationships by conducting comprehensive assessments, including collecting vital signs, evaluating weight loss progress, monitoring diet adherence, and reviewing medication interactions and outcomes.
Assessed patient progress and determined course-of-actions for medication or dosing changes under provider supervision and administered weekly medication injections and vitamins, as needed.
Performed a variety of in-office diagnostic testing including spirometry tests, EKGs, and blood draws for new patients.
Assisted with initial patient assessments to help determine which treatment plans best fit their needs, educating patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Instructed patients on detailed dietary counseling to support their weightloss journey.
Assisted in training new staff and shadowing students on best practices in patient care and office procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Doctors Specialists Bariatrics and Surgical
07.2022 - 07.2024
Completed patient assessments and intake, collected vital signs, and administered injections as needed to support clinical outcomes.
Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and surgical procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Performed post-operative patient care including wound cleaning and packing, stitch and staple removal, coordinating with home health companies as needed, and answering patient questions.
Managed electronic health records systems, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Completed FMLA and disability paperwork for surgical patients, maintaining accurate records of patients' in-office and procedural experience.
Acted as OSHA compliance officer, ensuring all procedures and regulations within the practice remained OSHA-complaint.
ESL Teacher
Cambly
04.2019 - 02.2023
Worked with students globally and navigated language barriers to effectively communicate with limited vocabulary
Instructed grammar, comprehension, pronunciation, reading, and business English in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels to a variety of ages.
Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
Instructed more than 750 international students in more than 2,000 1-on-1 and group lessons.
Facilitated interactive classroom activities to promote language acquisition and cultural understanding.
Supported diverse student needs and language-understanding through differentiated instruction and personalized feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
South College
Knoxville, TN
12-2024
Skills
Small business operations
Interpersonal relationship development
Verbal and written communication
Experienced in medical terminology usage
Specimens collection and processing
Student assessment
Empathetic communication
English language instruction
Certification
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certified