Teresa Harrison
Red Oak,IA
Summary
Caring and adaptable professional with 10+ years of experience supporting residents, children, and care teams. Recognized for strong communication, record keeping, and conflict resolution, with a consistent focus on safety, daily support, and high-quality service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Arlington Place of Red Oak
Red Oak, Iowa
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Monitored and documented resident conditions to ensure timely communication with nursing staff regarding changes.
- Provided personal care and comfort support to Arlington Place residents, enhancing their daily living experience.
- Facilitated meal service and promoted resident engagement in dining activities to foster community and well-being.
Preschool Assistant Teacher Head Start
West Central Community Action
Glenwood, Iowa
06.2008 - 05.2012
- Prepared age-appropriate learning materials for lessons, activities, and classroom centers.
- Supported preschool classroom routines for West Central Community Action Early Learning Program.
- Supervised children during playtime, meals, transitions, and outdoor time.
- Supported lead teacher in classroom management and daily activities, providing behavior guidance, redirection, and positive reinforcement.
- Ensured clean, organized classroom spaces to uphold health and safety standards.
- Documented attendance, observations, and daily child care notes for classroom records.
- Engaged with families regarding classroom activities, schedules, and individual child needs.
- Guided classroom helpers with preschool procedures and daily support tasks.
- Facilitated outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with materials needed for art projects or other creative activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
- Observed children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks for preschoolers according to nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules, and maintain safety.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Incorporated technology into the classroom setting when appropriate such as interactive whiteboards or tablets.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05-2008
Skills
- Resident care
- Vital signs
- Meal support
- Safety monitoring
- Patient support
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient record management
- Record management
- Activities of daily living
- Family engagement
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Conflict management
- Active listening
- Care reporting
- Residential support
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Arlington Place of Red Oak
03.2015 - 03.2021
Preschool Assistant Teacher Head Start
West Central Community Action
06.2008 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Iowa Western Community College