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TERESA TYLER

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Adaptable and detail-oriented dental hygienist turned stay-at-home mom and home educator who is eager to find a work role where I can apply years of experience in organizing, coordinating, and problem-solving. Strong work ethic, adaptability and excellent interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stay at Home Parent and Educator

Home Educator
Broomfield, CO
2012 - Current
  • Educational provider while homeschooling between the years of 2014-2017 and 2020-2024.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Homeschooled with an accredited program (Seton Home Study School) that required the teacher to submit timely reports and grades for review. (2014-2017 & 2022-2024)
  • Utilized various assessment techniques including quizzes, tests, projects and presentations to evaluate student progress.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
  • Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
  • Oversaw remote homeschooling for five children (ages 3-17), adapting weekly to changing requirements and working one-on-one to identify needs and stay organized.

Community Service

Volunteer Work
Broomfield, CO
08.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with other Religious education volunteers (Nativity Church) in the faith formation of children. (2014/15, 2021/22, 2022/23)
  • Developed engaging activities that encouraged student participation in class discussions.
  • Attended faculty meetings and professional development workshops.
  • Coordinated with other volunteers to ensure smooth functioning of various activities during school events. (PTO volunteer)
  • Collaborated with other parent organizations in order to coordinate joint efforts in supporting students' educational needs.
  • Chaperoned field trips to museums, parks and other area locations.
  • Planned and implemented special events for school including Kindergarten roundup greeting for parents, science fair meals for judges, organizing meals for teachers during conferences, grandparents day breakfast, and muffins for moms & donuts for dads.

Dental Hygienist

Maximum Smiles Dental Center
Rockwell, TX
2010 - 2012
  • Administered routine prophylactic treatments for patients (scaling & root planing and debridements) and provided patient education and treatment plans
  • Documented areas of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease for dentist's review.
  • Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease and screen for oral cancer.
  • Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
  • Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Administered fluoride, Arestin, and subgingival irrigation, as needed
  • Updated medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
  • Recognized warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer or diabetes through clinical observations.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
  • Instructed patients in oral hygiene technique, nutrition, and provided other educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
  • Practiced universal precautions and other sterilization and infection control procedures and maintained equipment.
  • Provided associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation, patient recall, patient communication, and other record-keeping skills.

Dental Hygiene Volunteer

Community Service
Savannah, GA
08.2007 - 05.2010
  • Participated in community outreach programs to provide dental care to individuals; including Hunter Army Air Base, Union Mission, Savannah Volunteer Clinics, St. Mary's Clinic, Give Kids a Smile, and the Boys and Girls Club.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients
  • Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah
05-2010

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Franciscan University of Steubenville 2001-2003
Steubenville, OH

Skills

  • Strong Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Social Media Management
  • Microsoft Word

Certification

  • National Dental Examiners
  • Central Regional Testing
  • Texas State Dental Board
  • Department of Regulatory Agencies
  • Continuing Education Coursework (30 hrs bi-annually) to study the newest and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology

Timeline

Community Service

Volunteer Work
08.2017 - Current

Dental Hygiene Volunteer

Community Service
08.2007 - 05.2010

Stay at Home Parent and Educator

Home Educator
2012 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Maximum Smiles Dental Center
2010 - 2012

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Franciscan University of Steubenville 2001-2003
TERESA TYLER