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Shonta Biggs

Williamston,NC

Summary

Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Certified Teacher Assistant

Martin County Board Of Education
09.2023 - Current
  • Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing consistent consequences and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and behavioral concerns.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, real-world examples, and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

FINANCE CLERK

Cedar Hill Baptist Church
10.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in year-end closing activities such as journal entries and accruals calculations
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash balances
  • Developed and maintained financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations
  • Provided support to internal auditors during periodic reviews of financial statements
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and policies governing finance operations
  • Reviewed expense reports for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing
  • Generate reports as requested by executive leadership team members
  • Performed account reconciliations and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions including invoices, payments, receipts
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for various departments
  • Managed daily cash flow activities including deposits, transfers and withdrawals
  • Tracked spending trends across multiple business units and provided recommendations accordingly
  • Developed relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms on purchases
  • Collaborated with other departments on projects related to budgeting or forecasting
  • Maintained customer files, reconciling accounts and resolving billing issues
  • Conducted detailed analysis of financial data to identify areas of improvement
  • Analyzed financial data and generated reports for management review.

CARDIAC MONITOR TECHNICIAN

Martin General Hospital
11.2016 - Current
  • Collected specimens of blood or other fluids from patients for testing purposes
  • Prepared supplies needed for daily operations of the unit including electrodes, leads wires, gels pads
  • Prioritized and communicated telemetry alarms to unit staff for timely interventions to promote patient safety
  • Reported any discrepancies or problems with cardiac monitors immediately to supervisor or biomedical engineering department
  • Performed quality assurance on all monitors used for monitoring patients
  • Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns
  • Maintained accurate records of patient information, including test results and medical histories
  • Monitored patient conditions during surgery by observing EKG readings and other vital signs
  • Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition and notified physicians as needed
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to provide comprehensive care for each individual patient
  • Reported changes in patient status to physicians or other medical team members
  • Observed monitor screens for any abnormal heart rhythms or irregularities that need attention by a physician or nurse
  • Monitored alarms from cardiac monitors and took appropriate action when necessary
  • Updated patients' records with readings taken from heart monitors or EKGs
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by following safety protocols set forth by the hospital administration
  • Observed cardiac patterns and tendencies of both stable and critical condition patients
  • Recognized and responded to abnormal conditions in patients' heartbeats
  • Attached electrodes to patients' bodies to record electrical impulses from heart
  • Assisted in the operation of cardiac monitoring equipment to detect and analyze heart rhythms
  • Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on new technologies related to cardiac monitoring.

UNIT SECRETARY

Martin General Hospital
11.2016 - Current
  • Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen, and forward calls
  • Resolved issues between departments related to patient care in a timely fashion
  • Answered patient call signals or bells to determine patient needs
  • Assisted in maintaining neatness and cleanliness of the unit at all times
  • Completed weekly requisitions to accurately reflect unit's needs
  • Assisted in managing patient flow for unit by performing bed coordination and discharge duties
  • Greeted visitors or callers to handle inquiries and direct to appropriate personnel
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues through effective communication skills
  • Collaborated closely with other departments within the facility to coordinate services for patients
  • Entered data accurately into electronic health records system including demographic information, diagnosis codes, lab results
  • Organized patient files and medical records
  • Prepared discharge documents and completed other paperwork
  • Organized patient records and medical charts in an efficient manner to ensure accuracy of data
  • Operated office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, scanners efficiently to complete day-to-day tasks quickly
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently
  • Exhibited excellent problem solving abilities when dealing with challenging situations that arose during shifts
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills while interacting with patients, families and staff members
  • Notified support services of unit issues related to housekeeping or facilities maintenance.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN SOCIOLOGY -

Shaw University
Raleigh, NC
12.2005

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC
08.2023 - 05.2025

Skills

  • Checking Batteries
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Cardiac Terminology
  • Blood Pressure Measurement
  • Rhythm Documentation
  • Certified Nursing Assistant I
  • Certified Nursing Assistant II
  • Supervising Student Activities
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Reinforcing Learning Concepts
  • De-escalating and Resolving Conflicts
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Behavior redirection
  • Blackboard Software
  • Punctual and Dependable

References

  • Roy A Gray, Senior Pastor, (252) 883-9508, antroygray641@gmail.com
  • Betsy R Wallace, Church Administrator, (252) 258-1037, betsy.r.wallace@gmail.com

Timeline

Certified Teacher Assistant

Martin County Board Of Education
09.2023 - Current

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Chowan University
08.2023 - 05.2025

FINANCE CLERK

Cedar Hill Baptist Church
10.2019 - Current

CARDIAC MONITOR TECHNICIAN

Martin General Hospital
11.2016 - Current

UNIT SECRETARY

Martin General Hospital
11.2016 - Current

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN SOCIOLOGY -

Shaw University
Shonta Biggs