Sandra Pierre
Education/Social Work
Woodland Park,New Jersey
Summary
Seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my fullest potential professional experiences and will give opportunities to enhance my career growth QUALIFICATIONS Excellent personal motivation with a proven ability to build and work collaboratively in a strong team concept environment, and independently. Focused, versatile, dependable, multi-task oriented, flexible, positive, emotionally stable, able to adapt effectively to challenging and emergency situations. Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making, time management, and verbal/written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting and maintaining strong interpersonal relations. Able to deal courteously, professionally, and tactfully with the general public in a variety of circumstances. Certified CPR/First-Aid, Medication, Daniel Laws, DDD. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze situations accurately and effectively. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
Paterson, NJ
01.2018 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Residential Counselor
Children Aids Family Services, Teachers LLC
Paramus, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Work in conjunction with peers and managers to efficiently enforce behavioral goals and development of residents
- Sustained excellent compliance with all established procedures, policies, and regulations as well as proactively contribute to other operational efforts through additional duties
- Certified Medication Administration, CPR- First Aid
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Teacher
Orange NJ Public School District, Lincoln Elementary School, Rosa Parks Community School, Park Avenue Community School
Cherry, NJ
01.2013 - Current
- Instruct Language Art, Social Studies to classes ranging between 13-24 students from Grade 2 to 12
- Incorporate digital technology for learning activities including use of software applications as well as Smart board, leading to subsequent implementation of the curriculum
- Adhered to strict school policies and procedures regarding students with disciplinary issues
- Perform duties as requested by the administration
- Ensured that all students comprehended the curriculum, and supported students who required extra guidance, resulting in writing and reading comprehension
- Help students control their behavior using positive and appropriate techniques
- Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times
- Maintaining a professional relationship with all staff and parents.
- Carry out classroom activities focussing attention on basic skills, key concepts, desirable attitudes and core values
- Organize and maintain a pleasant and stimulating classroom environment for learning which provides for all students
- Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students in accordance with district policies.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Wayne, NJ
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than [Number] daily prescriptions in high-volume [Type] pharmacy environment.
- Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
Residential Counselor
Heights
Hasbrouck, NJ
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted with personal care needs, contributed guidance
- Provided transportation to clients work, recreational and organizational events
- Documented daily occurrences, activities and incidents
- Supported clients personal,goals as well as encouraged responsibility and independence
- Administer medications as needed
Direct Service professional / human Services Assistant
Jawonio INC NJ
Totowa, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Encourages and supports assigned consumer to reach their individual level of independence through prescribed program goals and activities
- Performs a broad range of personal care and support activities for consumers based on the consumer’s capabilities physical and mental status
- Assistinrecreational activities with consumers as part of prescribed group activities
- Workwithindividual consumers to assist them in reaching established goals and objective documents all activities and progress in appropriate logs
- Dispenses medication as determined by agency policy
- Participates in discussions or conferences regarding consumer care and their progress.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Irvington, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Performed general pharmacy technician procedures in a retail pharmacy environment on a daily basis
- Data entry in the computer
- Filled out customer’s prescribed medication and informed customers regarding the proper dosage of medication
- Contacted physician or hospital doctors to verify information prior to the filling of prescribed medication
- Performed general stock & inventory of all stored prescribed medication when required
- Maintaining the order of and cleanliness at the storage of the medicines and verifying validity of the stored medicines
- Maintaining records of the patients details, the medicines offered to them and the billing transaction details
- Receiving incoming supplies, verifying the material list and their quantities
- Interacting with the pharmaceutical sales representatives and understanding the effectiveness and efficiency of the new product
- Attending phone calls and replying to complain/query emails by patients
- Measuring medicine quantities, sorting it by type and quality, and filling them into the bottles
Mental health worker
Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital
Glen Gardner, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Helped patients to carry out their day to day activities such as dressing, toileting etc
- Helped patients to perform a variety of routine therapy such as guiding and overseeing patients in groups sessions
- Prepared and maintained the different charts and documents
- Communicated with patients to understand their problems and requirements.
Supervisor
Woodbridge Developmental Center
Rahway, NJ
01.1994 - 01.2005
- Assistedwith daily development & implementation of planned care for residents of facility
- Assisted residents in the developing of independent skills to makethemselves self-sufficient in their currentlivingconditions
- Supervised and contributed to development , monitoring, evaluation of individuals with Special
- Care Needs
- Provided leadership, guidance and direction to field staff
- Schedule staff work hours and Evaluate staff job performance
- Ensure a safe environment, supervise effective working of staff , prepare effectively schedules and ensure compliance to Institution policies
- Ensure compliance to workplace policies according to safety objectives
- Prepares and/or participates in the development of program services
Education
High School Diploma -
St Joseph High
01.1985 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Linguistics
University D’ÉTAT
01.1989 - 01.1993
Associate Degree - Human Services
Passaic Community County College
01.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Applied Science - Sociology, Sociology andSocial Work
William Paterson University
01.2015 - Current
Certified Human Resource Generalist Certificate of Achievement in Alcohol and Drug Certification Domains - undefined
Skills
CustomerService -Fax/ Copy/ Filling - Highly Organized -Computer Literate ( MS Word, MS Excel, MSPowerpoint )- Basic Office Procedures Data Entry
IEP documentation
Parent Communication
Elementary education
Instructional technology
Safety awareness
Test preparation
Relationship building and management
Middle school education
IEP understanding
Group Instruction
Disciplinary procedures
Classroom management
Verbal and written communication
Organizational abilities
Lesson plan implementation
Discipline
Creative problem solving
Group and individual instruction
Additional Information
- Volunteer work , CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) , Backpack for Homeless ( New Hope Baptist Church E.O NJ )
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
12.2019 - 10.2020
Substitute Teacher
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
01.2018 - Current
Residential Counselor
Children Aids Family Services, Teachers LLC
01.2017 - Current
Residential Counselor
Heights
01.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Applied Science - Sociology, Sociology andSocial Work
William Paterson University
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Orange NJ Public School District, Lincoln Elementary School, Rosa Parks Community School, Park Avenue Community School
01.2013 - Current
Associate Degree - Human Services
Passaic Community County College
01.2010 - 01.2013
Direct Service professional / human Services Assistant
Jawonio INC NJ
01.2008 - 01.2014
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2006 - 01.2008
Mental health worker
Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Supervisor
Woodbridge Developmental Center
01.1994 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Linguistics
University D’ÉTAT
01.1989 - 01.1993
High School Diploma -
St Joseph High
01.1985 - 01.1989