Valerie Armstrong
Mishawaka,IN
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
DEEP instructional assistant
Twin Branch Elementary School
Mishawaka, IN
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs during classroom activities.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to maintain a positive environment.
- Organized and facilitated small group sessions for reading and math exercises.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Intervention Assistant
LaSalle Elementary School
Mishawaka, Indiana
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in monitoring student progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes.
- Managed small and large student groups completing special activities focused on target areas.
- Coordinated with other teachers and school staff to develop effective interventions for struggling learners.
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance, progress, and abilities.
Veterinary Assistant
Kryder Veterinary Clinic
Granger, Indiana
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Administered medications and vaccines to animals as directed by veterinarians.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in treatment and exam areas.
- Monitored animal behavior and health status during recovery periods.
- Educated pet owners on care, nutrition, and preventive health measures.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records efficiently.
- Prepared surgical instruments and assisted in operating room setups.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
Veterinary Assistant
South Bend Animal Clinic
South Bend, Indiana
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Administered medications and vaccines to animals as directed by veterinarians.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in treatment and exam areas.
- Educated pet owners on care, nutrition, and preventive health measures.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records efficiently.
- Prepared surgical instruments and assisted in operating room setups.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary
Brown Mackie College
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Timeline
DEEP instructional assistant
Twin Branch Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Intervention Assistant
LaSalle Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Kryder Veterinary Clinic
02.2016 - 10.2016
Veterinary Assistant
South Bend Animal Clinic
06.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Veterinary
Brown Mackie College