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Shamika Thomas

Lafayette

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate educator with a proven track record at ESS, excelling in effective classroom management and academic assessment. Recognized for creating engaging learning environments that inspire student success through creative strategies and collaborative problem-solving. Skilled in lesson planning, student engagement, and adapting teaching methodologies to meet diverse needs. A committed Certified Substitute Teacher with experience fostering positive relationships while ensuring educational objectives are achieved.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS
LaFayette
09.2023 - Current
  • Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
  • Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
  • Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
  • Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline.
  • Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.

Caregiver

Home Instead
Lafayette
06.2023 - Current
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Key Carrier

Doller General
Lafayette
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Ensured compliance with all state laws regarding alcohol sales.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Balanced end-of-day deposits using bank deposit slips in accordance with company procedures.
  • Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
  • Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues in a professional manner.
  • Supervised successful, well-supplied and highly organized establishment thanks to consistent oversight and regular cleanliness inspections.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise and kept store clean and organized.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer by counting cash, checks and credit cards.
  • Processed sales transactions quickly and accurately while maintaining proper security of all monies and media at the registers.
  • Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
  • Performed inventory counts as required by management team.
  • Coordinated floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers.
  • Operated POS system to process payments from customers.
  • Counted and balanced registers.
  • Sorted incoming shipments for accuracy prior to stocking shelves.
  • Organized backroom stock areas according to company guidelines.
  • Asked open-ended questions to learn about customers' needs and escorted to merchandise locations.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations when handling merchandise or operating equipment.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and patience.
  • Determined complete order accuracy by examining merchandise to verify price and quantity.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, location, pricing information, returns and exchanges and special orders as needed.
  • Verified that all coupons were applied correctly to transactions.
  • Greeted customers, provided assistance and answered inquiries.
  • Assisted in general housekeeping to maintain store image.
  • Accomplished sales goals by engaging customers, delivering top-notch service and promoting special items.
  • Managed daily operations, client relations and IT.
  • Processed credit card payments and counted back change and currency with accuracy rate.
  • Built lasting client relationships by organizing and planning sales events.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
  • Facilitated and developed lasting relationships with clients to increase client retention.
  • Assisted other departments as needed with stocking shelves, cleaning up spills or assisting customers.
  • Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
  • Replenished merchandise on shelves according to planogram specifications.

Forklift Operator

Caterpillar
Lafayette
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.

Front Desk Receptionist

Medmark Treatment Center
Lafayette
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Performed basic bookkeeping tasks and issued invoices as needed.
  • Completed basic bookkeeping and document filing.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients and staff.
  • Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
  • Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
  • Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.
  • Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
  • Handled sensitive information in a confidential manner.
  • Greeted visitors to provide information and direct to appropriate personnel.
  • Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Maintained business office inventory and equipment by checking stock for needed supplies.
  • Assisted with travel arrangements for staff and management.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
  • Supported the onboarding process for new hires by preparing workspaces and providing orientation materials.
  • Reconciled daily financial transactions against cash receipts at the end of each day's business activity.
  • Input customer data into reservation systems and updated to reflect room changes.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and managed calls by routing to proper extensions or taking messages.
  • Maintained a clean and organized reception area to uphold company image.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
  • Greeted visitors warmly and directed them to correct personnel or office.
  • Supplied callers with office address and directions, employee email addresses and phone extensions.
  • Processed payments from customers using a variety of payment methods including credit cards, checks and money orders.
  • Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
  • Answered incoming calls, directed them to appropriate personnel and took messages.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
  • Signed for packages, recorded deliveries and distributed to personnel.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding

Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL
05-2021

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Academic assessment
  • Classroom behavior management techniques
  • Supportive encouragement
  • Verbal communication proficiency
  • Proficient in scheduling tasks
  • Compassionate teaching approach
  • Collaborative problem-solving

Affiliations

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Camping out with my Kids and Husband
  • Having Celebrations with Family and Friends
  • Attending Church Services

Accomplishments

  • Promoted Team Lead/ Supervisor
  • Employee of the Month

Certification

  • CPR licences
  • Forklift Drive Certificate

Timeline

Key Carrier

Doller General
09.2024 - 12.2024

Substitute Teacher

ESS
09.2023 - Current

Forklift Operator

Caterpillar
09.2023 - 04.2024

Caregiver

Home Instead
06.2023 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Medmark Treatment Center
09.2021 - 10.2023

Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding

Ultimate Medical Academy

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