Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Generic
TERESA AULOZZI

TERESA AULOZZI

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Experienced surgical technology instructor, focusing on enhancing student engagement and understanding. Passionate innovator of new teaching methods to increase retention, skill level, and critical thinking. Versatile in instructional capabilities, able to integrate technology into all learning environments; lecture, lab, clinical, and online synchronous. Established record of fostering collaborative and adaptable educational experiences. Committed to providing exemplary instruction, nurturing student growth, and contributing skilled surgical technologists to the operating room environment.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Surgical Technology Instructor

Gateway Technical College
02.2022 - Current
  • Co-taught a portion of Surgical Interventions II
  • Acquired knowledge about ARC/STSA accreditation process
  • Ongoing involvement with the development of the OB Tech class.

Surgical Technology Instructor

Gateway Technical College
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Classroom Instruction: Design curriculum, course materials, and assessments to meet accreditation standards and industry best practices.
  • Laboratory Instruction: Providing hands-on training in simulated operating room environments, teaching students how to perform basic surgical skills and maintain aseptic technique.
  • Clinical Supervision: Overseeing students during clinical rotations; providing guidance and feedback to facilitate their professional growth.
  • Online Synchronous Instruction: Designed lecture course in a online lecture platform.
  • Evaluation and Assessment: Assessing student performance through exams, assignments, and skill assessments, providing constructive feedback to help students improve their skills and knowledge.
  • Professional Development: Have completed all FQAS requirements, up to date with all required learning.
  • Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
  • Implemented instructional accommodations as required to maintain compliance with ADA requirements.
  • Attended faculty meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current teaching strategies and content knowledge.
  • Developed a new strategies for student retention of instrumentation.
  • Developed a CST Prep course shell, where students could review and test their knowledge of all concepts that are on the CST exam.
  • Experienced in Business Workforce Solution Classes; Developed an OB Technician course for a clinical partner.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Froedtert South, Inc
02.2012 - 05.2024
  • Set up sterile fields
  • Maintaining the integrity of sterile fields throughout procedure
  • Assist physicians with surgical procedures
  • Prioritized all daily tasks to improve efficiency, while never compromising patient care
  • Cross-Trained as a Unit Secretary: Proficient with Sunrise and Epic Charting Systems
  • Trained new surgical technologists and nursing assistants as they joined our department: Developed a new surgical technologist binder, complete with competencies, how-to guides, updates on physician preference cards, and troubleshooting emergent situations
  • Developed par levels for all patient rooms, our special care nursery, and operating rooms
  • Developed ongoing communication binder & Daily Report Sheets for surgical technologists, for schedules, item shortages, item substitutions, and changes or pertinent information that would be passed onto subsequent shifts
  • Assisted in Special Care Nursery emergencies


Surgical Technologist I

Froedtert South, Inc, United Healthcare
06.2010 - 05.2024
  • Set up sterile fields
  • Assist physician with surgical procedures
  • Retracting and suctioning
  • Pulling case carts

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
06.2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Indian Trail Academy
Kenosha, WI
05.2006

Skills

  • Development of instructional materials
  • Curriculum development expertise
  • Facilitating active learning
  • Flexible teaching methods
  • Strategic technology integration
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Remote teaching proficiency
  • Expertise in Blackboard learning management system
  • Proficient in Brightspace learning management system
  • Expertise in Google Workspace
  • Specialized training in Labor & Delivery
  • Specialized training in Cardiovascular Procedures
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • In-depth knowledge of subject matter
  • Dedication to continuous learning and professional development

Accomplishments

  • Created instrument pool testing strategies to increase retention of instrument retention.
  • Created a CST Prep Course that all surgical technology students get enrolled in, and allows them to recap and test their knowledge on what they've already learned, so they can begin preparing for their CST exam from the moment they complete their first Surgical Technology Course.
  • Developed a giant, functional Operation Game, that we use during program marketing.
  • Nominated for the 2025 Star Faculty Award.

Certification

  • Certified Surgical Technologist by the NBSTSA: 123763
  • Member of the Association of Surgical Technologists: 149216
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

Surgical Technology Instructor

Gateway Technical College
08.2022 - 06.2025

Adjunct Surgical Technology Instructor

Gateway Technical College
02.2022 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Froedtert South, Inc
02.2012 - 05.2024

Surgical Technologist I

Froedtert South, Inc, United Healthcare
06.2010 - 05.2024

High School Diploma - undefined

Indian Trail Academy

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Gateway Technical College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE