Tatum Sandoval
1311 W Baseline Apt 2112, Tempe,AZ
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
Phoenix, AZ
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Dental Assistant
Snow Family Dentistry
4420 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
07.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Child Educator
Tots Unlimited
6390 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
08.2017 - Current
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques, contributing to an improved overall learning environment within the school.
- Improved student understanding of complex subjects by employing creative teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, resulting in increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction to all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students experiencing academic difficulties, implementing personalized interventions that led to marked improvements in performance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
United Education Institute
Mesa, AZ03-2023
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, NM05-2014
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Patient services
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Knowledgeable in [Dentrix]
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 to bring Dentistry to the City of Guatemala. Where we preform oral surgery, restorative work, and gave back to the community; to orphanages. In City of Guatemala.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
11.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Snow Family Dentistry
07.2023 - Current
Child Educator
Tots Unlimited
08.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
United Education Institute
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School