Taresa Forman
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Personable Librarian knowledgeable about library sciences, reference materials and literary collection management and development. Attentive library professional experienced with reference services. Dedicated to continuous process improvement and visitor support. Focused on maintaining clean and orderly facilities, materials and equipment. Librarian successful at overseeing the entire catalog, as well as all equipment and additional materials, to support teachers and students. Adept at assisting students, faculty and members of public with conducting research using reference materials. Familiar with operating databases and computer systems to perform digital research. Keeps books, periodicals, maps and other collection items well-organized and professionally displayed. Seasoned Library Media Specialist familiar with successful strategies for building relationships with students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Flexible and friendly team player with encouraging and motivational approach. Well-versed in finding materials, removing deprecated sources and cataloging new collections. Successful at building rapport with patrons and accomplishing simultaneous tasks. Expertise in Destiny. Conscientious Librarian seeking employment within Destiny Library System. Detail-oriented, highly organized and eager to be part of dynamic library team. Methodical Reference Librarian bringing in 3 years of experience in the field. Effective at overseeing collections, student workers and patron activities. Seeking a new professional challenge with a public facility. Meticulous Library Media Specialist motivated to improve student learning with multimedia resources.
Committed paraprofessional devoted to giving children warm and nurturing environments. Skilled in organizing and leading educational activities, monitoring behavior and preparing healthy meals to meet nutrition requirements. Observant, caring and hardworking with focus on promoting development and well being.
Hardworking childcare professional experienced in planning lessons, handling dietary restrictions and maintaining tidy work areas. Familiar with needs of children from kinder to 8th. Certified in CPR and First Aid. Certified in CPI.
Successful at helping children grow and develop through hands-on activities, educational support and adequate rest. Knowledgeable about childhood development and strategies to enhance wellbeing. Well-versed in maintaining discipline and providing optimal support.
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children of different ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Seeking permanent role with growth potential.
Childcare professional skilled at remaining calm under pressure while keeping the daycare setting light and playful. Works hard to identify and address behavioral and educational issues.
Professional childcare worker employing a variety of child-appropriate websites, tools and resources to create a diverse curriculum. Skilled at teaching art, social studies, math and science through fun and enriching hands-on activities.
Childcare provider committed to offering safe and loving environment for children and toddlers to flourish.
Enthusiastic Daycare Teacher talented at exceeding parent expectations. Experience working in a wide range of communities, including urban and low-income.
Friendly Chiropractic Assistant helping new and existing patients through dynamic service, support and attention.
A focused individual capable of overseeing a busy office. Seeking a new position with an established company.
Dependable medical team member
Talented at supporting office operations and physicians by coordinating patient information, scheduling and assisting patients to their tables.
Friendly and helpful in patient interactions to improve satisfaction ratings and patient loyalty.
Passionate Chiropractic Assistant proudly overseeing busy offices while supporting patients.
An enthusiastic individual with a strong knowledge of medical billing and insurance verification.
Composed and driven with great communication skills.
Empathic, effective and motivated assistant able to combine clinical experience with compassion to meet challenges facing today's healthcare organizations.
Looking to join a team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient care.
Dedicated and empathetic assistant offering direct patient care and medical office management experience.
Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction by ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards.
Documented ability to cultivate trust and rapport with patients and maintain strong relationships.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Proficient and polite Patient Registrar dedicated to offering excellent customer service and administrative support.
Skilled in ensuring timely patient processing through effective communication and staff coordination.
Competent in scheduling, record keeping, and insurance processing.
System-driven Quality Improvement Coordinator familiar with performing assessments of healthcare team members and overall quality of care. Open and disciplined communicator with analytical and adaptable approach.
Dedicated Medical Assistant skilled in technical, clerical and patient support. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to patients and staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Librarian
Heritage Elementary
Glendale, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 4 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts and life skills.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and playground to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
- Arranged and led activities for students, including math, science and life skills.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Evaluated individual student needs, including academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Organized book fairs and other literary events.
- Developed and maintained library cataloging systems.
- Provided reference services to students, faculty, and staff.
- Assisted with collection development activities.
- Oversaw circulation of library materials.
- Provided instruction on the use of library resources.
- Created displays highlighting new books and authors.
- Assessed patron needs and provided assistance as needed.
- Ensured that library collections were up-to-date and relevant.
- Supervised volunteers helping with library operations.
- Managed daily operations of the school library.
- Researched current trends in librarianship and technology integration.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
- Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
- Organized library equipment and collections.
- Kept resources in clean and working fashion to maintain availability for use.
- Cleaned and repaired damaged books and library resource materials.
- Publicized and promoted library services, programs and collections.
- Documented movement of library media materials and equipment.
- Troubleshot technical problems with library computers and other technology.
- Taught group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices.
- Developed and enforced circulation policies and procedures.
- Monitored lending of reserved course materials.
- Directed catalog, media and instructional services in library.
- Attended conferences and subscribed to trade publications to maintain current knowledge of field.
- Researched questions and concerns from customers.
- Maintained first-rate service by quickly repairing or replacing damaged materials and equipment according to library budget.
- Trained staff, students and faculty on proper use of library technology to prevent damage.
- Enhanced library offerings by searching catalogs and recommending new purchases.
- Helped teachers incorporate literacy skills and build love of education in students.
Grant Coordinator/Clerk
Heritage Elementary
Glendale, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared grant applications for submission, ensuring all required information was included.
- Collaborated with program staff to ensure that grant activities were in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Researched potential funding sources and developed strategies to secure grants.
- Reviewed final reports submitted by grantees to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with reporting requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of all grants awarded, including budget information, timelines, and other relevant documents.
- Coordinated the preparation of grant budgets and tracked expenditures against approved budgets.
- Monitored progress on projects funded through grants and reported any discrepancies or issues to management promptly.
- Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, webinars related to grants administration.
- Developed training materials for new staff members on proper procedures for administering grants.
- Assisted in preparing presentations summarizing findings from completed projects.
- Identified areas where additional resources may be needed in order to successfully implement a project plan.
- Completed and submitted grant applications to secure project funding.
- Answered phones in a courteous manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Compiled customer information into organized databases for easy access.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders quickly.
- Verified accuracy of all paperwork prior to submission for processing.
- Greeted visitors in a friendly and professional manner while directing them appropriately.
- Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
Paraprofessional/Integration Specialist
Paseo Verde Elementary
Peoria, AZ
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Chiropractic Assistant
Elite Pain Relief And Wellness
Glendale , AZ
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Used Eclipse software to process patient payments and update accounts.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Determined patients' insurance coverage by notifying carriers and submitted invoices after services had been performed.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Accurately inputted all patient data using Eclipse software, making sure all records were updated.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Pleasantly answered phone calls and scheduled appointments for patients for large chiropractic office.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and x-ray discs to coordinate patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Assisted with technical treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
- Experienced in front and back offices, controlling patient flow, collecting payments and assisting in delivery of quality healthcare.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures.
- Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
- Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Accurately inputted all patient data using Eclipse, making sure all records were updated.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and called to coordinate patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Kept patient rooms clean between services and removed used linens for laundering.
- Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Kidzone Associate
Peoria Unified School District
Glendale, AZ
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and work areas
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds
- Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary
- Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities
- Provided exceptional care to groups of up to 35 children between ages kinder and 8th graders
- Engaged groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe and focused setting
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations
- Recorded information about behavior, food served and medications administered
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered
- Identified concerns and signs of emotional or developmental problems and discussed issues with management and families
- Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods
- Kept children safe and secure at all times
- Improved group and individual behavior with positive management strategies
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation of preschool and kindergarten
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling with instill discipline in children
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
- Implemented and oversaw activities centered on promoting learning and imaginative play
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians
- Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities
- Helped in the office as well with any phone calls and paperwork or copies that needed to be made
Paraprofessional
Desert Valley-Peoria Unified School District
Glendale, AZ
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout the day
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Assisted teacher in monitoring students’ progress using visual method and by reviewing test scores and classwork
- Observed and documented behaviors and actions of students
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance
- Monitored students in class, hallways and campus to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Planned and led activities to develop students’ physical, emotional and social growth
- Helped prepare and execute daily plans for activities and lessons
- Administered minor first aid to injured students
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors
- Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
Education
GED -
Lee M. Thurston High School
Redford, MI2006
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Sanitation understanding
- Behavior management techniques
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Reading skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Creative arts talent
- Early childhood knowledge
- Staff training
- Calm under pressure
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Classroom management
- Policy/program development
- Approachable
- Special-needs childcare
- Complex problem solving
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Sound judgment
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive and cheerful
- Proven team leader
- Emergency procedures
- Reliable
- Supervision and training
- Punctual
- Insurance billing
- Inventory restocking and oversight
- Telephone etiquette
- Recordkeeping
- Computer skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Healthcare knowledge
- Able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Data entry
- Professional bedside manner
- Documentation procedures expert
- Stocking supplies
- Charting expertise
- Medical billing
- Patient scheduling
- Student Engagement
- Reference Materials Expertise
- Community Engagement
- Library Instruction
- Managing Reference Catalog
- Audio-Visual Equipment
- Automated Library Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Removing Old Materials
- Social Media Knowledge
- Social Media Engagement
- Classroom Practices
- Organizational Skills
- Web Content Management
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Event Planning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Group Instruction
- Project Coordination
- Experienced With Destiny
- Friendly
Additional Information
Taresa
I am CPI, CPR, and First aid certified, Level one fingerprinting clearance card.
References :
- Adriana Ronquillo School Secretary/Supervisor
- Years Known: 3
- Contact Info: (602) 768-8617 ARonquillo@pusd11.net
- CJ Smith Principal/prior administrator
- Years known: 3
- Contact Info: (503) 381-0930
- Geoff Fryer Assistant Principal/ prior administration
- Years known: 2
- Contact Info: (602) 617-0100 GFryer@pusd11.net
- Michelle McArdle supervisor/ Kidzone Facilitator
- Years known: 7
- Contact Info: (623)418-2848 mmcardle@pusd11.net
- Tamara Scrivner office manager
- Years Known: 7
- Contact Info: (805) 748-5086
Accomplishments
CPR and First Aid certified
CPI certified
I have a level one fingerprinting card
Timeline
Grant Coordinator/Clerk
Heritage Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Librarian
Heritage Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional/Integration Specialist
Paseo Verde Elementary
01.2020 - 08.2021
Chiropractic Assistant
Elite Pain Relief And Wellness
08.2019 - 01.2020
Kidzone Associate
Peoria Unified School District
05.2018 - 08.2019
Paraprofessional
Desert Valley-Peoria Unified School District
09.2017 - 08.2019
GED -
Lee M. Thurston High School
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