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Terrisha Ward

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Hardworking Substitute Teacher with skills to step into any classroom environment and support student needs. Comfortable working with students of different skills and abilities to promote learning and increase educational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
08.2022 - Current

Communicates clear expectations and learning targets. Follows and implements instructional lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher. Reinforces learning concepts and strategies to support student comprehension. Maintains classroom routines in an orderly manner. Provides a safe environment by monitoring class and reporting issues that may arise. Utilized computers or audio visual aids to supplement class presentations.

Assistant Supervisor, Specimen Management

Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
04.2021 - 06.2022

Coordinated daily activities and supervised staff to ensure efficiency. Assisted in the development of procedures and standards. Monitored employee performance and conducted regular reviews to identify areas for improvement. Provided feedback on employees' performance to management. Ensured safety regulations were followed by employees. Resolved client complaints and specimen problems. Trained new staff members on company policies, procedures, and job expectations. Assisted in recruiting process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates.

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
11.2015 - 04.2021

Accurately entered patient information, test orders, and laboratory results. Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens. Prepared specimen for in house testing and send outs. Maintained accurate records of tests results and patient information. Assisted client inquiries on ordering tests and specimen requirements. Utilized as charge in the absence of assistant supervisor.

Laboratory Associate

Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
01.2009 - 09.2015

Prepared specimens for analysis by accurately entering patient information, test orders, and specimen type. Stored samples correctly according to established guidelines for sample preservation and handling. Led process improvement committee to evaluate effectiveness of daily work-flow processes. Trained new staff members. Cross trained in Prenatal and Reference lab.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03-2026

High School Diploma -

Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven, CT
06-1994

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Adaptable
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Training
  • Prioritize in fast paced environment

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Supervisor, Specimen Management

Atrium Health
04.2021 - 06.2022

Clinical Laboratory Assistant II

Atrium Health
11.2015 - 04.2021

Laboratory Associate

Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2009 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Governors University

High School Diploma -

Wilbur Cross High School
Terrisha Ward