Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Assistant
Maine Eye Center
Portland, ME
09.2023 - Current
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during their visits.
Assisted optometrists in conducting eye exams for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Greeted patients, prepared exam rooms and documented medical records to keep office running efficiently and effectively.
Took medical histories and reported current concerns from patients prior to physical exam by optometrist.
Maintained clean and organized examination rooms to ensure a comfortable environment for patients.
Ensured accuracy of patient records by diligently updating information during each visit or interaction.
Nanny
Moxie Stories
Cary, NC
04.2021 - 05.2023
Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Teacher
A. L Nesbitt
Apex, NC
08.2020 - 06.2021
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Middle Creek Elementary School
Apex, NC
07.2017 - 08.2018
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Title 1 RTI Interventionist
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, ME
08.2015 - 06.2017
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
K-6 Teacher After School Program
Lewiston Public Schools
Lewiston, ME
08.2016 - 06.2017
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Special Education Resource Room Educational Tech
Poland Community School
Poland, ME
01.2014 - 08.2015
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Customer Service Representative
Legacy Publishing Company
Westbrook, ME
04.2008 - 04.2009
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Customer Service Representative
Aetna
Portland
09.2008 - 04.2009
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Education
North Carolina Teacher Certification
Maine Teacher Certification - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Kind and empathetic educator
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
1991
Skills
Guest Services
Administrative Support
Analytical Decision-Making
Marketing Materials
Timeline
Optometric Assistant
Maine Eye Center
09.2023 - Current
Nanny
Moxie Stories
04.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher
A. L Nesbitt
08.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Teacher Assistant
Middle Creek Elementary School
07.2017 - 08.2018
K-6 Teacher After School Program
Lewiston Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Title 1 RTI Interventionist
Lewiston Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
Special Education Resource Room Educational Tech
Poland Community School
01.2014 - 08.2015
Customer Service Representative
Aetna
09.2008 - 04.2009
Customer Service Representative
Legacy Publishing Company
04.2008 - 04.2009
North Carolina Teacher Certification
Maine Teacher Certification - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Kind and empathetic educator