Savannah Smith
Clayton,NC
Summary
Compassionate Community Health Worker with experience in bridging healthcare gaps. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Sampson County Schools
Newton Grove, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Held lab demonstrations to apply chemistry principles and coursework.
- Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
- Developed lesson plans according to chemistry textbook outlines.
- Developed and implemented chemistry lesson plans that aligned with district standards.
- Planned and provided comprehensive chemistry coursework and instruction to 70 students.
- Adapted lesson plans according to student needs, interests, and abilities.
- Inspired students by presenting thought-provoking lessons and encouraging opinions and questions.
Community Health Worker
UNC Health Care
Morrisville, NC
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate the healthcare system.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Communicated effectively through documentation in electronic medical records and verbal interactions with physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and caregivers.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
After-School Caregiver
KinderStop
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and concerns.
- Kept all areas neat, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Assisted with understanding and comprehension of current learning topics and work.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate procedures.
Internship Student
Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Implemented various educational programs to local middle and high schools.
- Ensured patient confidentiality.
- Collected and analyzed data.
- Assisted clients during crisis calls to ensure safety and appropriate care was received.
- Assisted in community outreach.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2021
High School Diploma -
Triton High School
Erwin, NC06.2018
Skills
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Health Coaching
- Care Plan Development
- Community-Based Resources
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Communication
- Youth Advocacy
- Public Health Education
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Sampson County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Community Health Worker
UNC Health Care
05.2022 - 08.2023
Internship Student
Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
After-School Caregiver
KinderStop
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
High School Diploma -
Triton High School
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