Tamira Carter
Topeka,KS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Topeka Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Communicates high expectations to all learners
- Incorporates appropriate use of technology
- Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
- Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
- Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing protocol
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
- Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
- Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
- Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
- Supports the District's educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
- Maintains confidentiality
- Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign.
Direct Support Staff
Kansas Neurological Institute
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintain frequent positive interactions with the individuals living at KNI
- Support and assist people in the implementation of personal lifestyle plans
- Plan and ensure community inclusion
- Serve as a positive role model to the individuals living at KNI
- Provide appropriate person centered supports and services utilizing task partnering and incidental teaching when assisting with activities of daily living.
Family Support Coordinator
Kansas Department for Children and Families
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Reviews preliminary data and in conjunction with the Adult Protection Specialist, develops a plan
- Identify needed services and supports
- Help the Involved Adult complete applications eligibility and follow-up
- Completes crisis exception request for Home and Community Based Services
- Complete and send out request for needed records to support the APS investigation
- Prepares investigate report for review and approval for case closures
- Request Background checks be completed for Alleged Perps
- Complete and send out notifications to the client and community partners
- Provide back up to the APS specialist as needed
- Timely enters all information into the Kansas Information Systems (KIPS) per policy
- Provide timely follow up on referrals made for the client
- Document all activities in the Kansas Information System (KIPS)
- Report to the APS Specialist activities on the case
- Do assignments that are requested by Program Administrator, Assistant Regional Director or DCF Administration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Provide patient care according to the Standards of Care defined within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the policies and procedures of The University of Kansas Health System, St
- Francis Campus
- Effectively manages department/patient activities in a time-efficient manner to ensure the delivery of care is well organized and proficient
- Provides quality customer service to patients, families, co-workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to create a professional and respectful environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Patterns
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Performing duties for individuals with a disability(in-home support)
- Helping residents with active daily living, helping set up meals, transfers, bathing and dressing while in the home
- Maintaining a clean & organized environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brewster Place
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Performing duties for the elderly, providing care, and emotional/mental support
- Assisted residents with active daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols
- Note information and reported major changes to nursing staff
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-oriented environment.
Youth Counselor
Deer Creek Summer Camp
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Performing duties, counselors monitor the behavior of kids during camping activities to counsel or discipline ill-mannered children
- Mentor and educate children on reading, writing, and math
- Camp counselors maintain order within camp premises and ensure the safety and well-being of campers.
Education
Bachelor of Health in Healthcare Administration -
Washburn University
Topeka, KS12.2022
Skills
- Organization Skills (4 years)
- Problem Solving (4 years)
- Motivation Skills (3 years)
- Communication Skills (3 years)
- Home Care (2 years)
- Senior Care (4 years)
- Vital Signs (4 years)
- Patient Care (5 years)
- ADLs (4 years)
- Alzheimer's care (3 years)
- Epic (2 years)
- Laundry
- Meal Preparation
- Microsoft Word (6 years)
- Critical Care Experience
- Microsoft Access
- Vital signs
- Teaching/Mentor
- Medical terminology
Certification
- CNA (2017 to Present)
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- BLS Certification
Awards
Senior National Honors Society (Mortor Board)
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Topeka Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Direct Support Staff
Kansas Neurological Institute
10.2022 - 07.2023
Family Support Coordinator
Kansas Department for Children and Families
01.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
The University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis
07.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Patterns
05.2020 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brewster Place
05.2018 - 06.2020
Youth Counselor
Deer Creek Summer Camp
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Health in Healthcare Administration -
Washburn University
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