Valarie French
Wichita,KS
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Wichita Public School
08.2015 - Current
- Maintained discipline and classroom control fostering safe and
- Positive learning environment
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence
- Of regular teachers
- Implemented approved lesson plans to promote integrity of
- Academics
- Tutored or assisted students individually or in small groups
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences and
- Teacher training workshops to improve professional competence
- Assisted students individually and in small groups
- Organized and supervised games or other recreational activities.
School Office Clerk
Wichita Public School
08.2015 - Current
- Made copies of correspondence and other printed material
- Opened, routed and distributed incoming mail to staff members
- Learnt to operate new office technologies as were developed and
- Implemented
- Greeted visitors and callers and handled inquiries and directed them
- Answered and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, afterschool activities and school events.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
In Home Caregiver
Saint Raphael, Caregiver
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Caregiver Attendant
Assurance Community Care
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Front Desk Registrar
Grace Med
05.2010 - 09.2013
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling
Medical Receptionist
Cypress Women's Imaging
08.2000 - 11.2010
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms
- Answered phone calls and messages for 8-physician women medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12.2012
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12.2012
Skills
- 8 years
- Organizational Skills (10 years)
- Special Education
- Typing
- Behavior Management
- Teaching
- Certifications and Licenses
- Substitute Teaching Certification
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Integration
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Classroom Discipline
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Certification
Medical terminology (10+ years) Administrative Experience (10+ years) Microsoft Office Word (10+ years) Applied Behavior Analysis Time Management Microsoft Outlook Experience Working With Students
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Saint Raphael, Caregiver
02.2022 - 07.2022
Caregiver Attendant
Assurance Community Care
11.2019 - 03.2020
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Wichita Public School
08.2015 - Current
School Office Clerk
Wichita Public School
08.2015 - Current
Front Desk Registrar
Grace Med
05.2010 - 09.2013
Medical Receptionist
Cypress Women's Imaging
08.2000 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Wichita State University
Medical terminology (10+ years) Administrative Experience (10+ years) Microsoft Office Word (10+ years) Applied Behavior Analysis Time Management Microsoft Outlook Experience Working With Students
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