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