Vanessa Jean Baptiste-Martins
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse. Who acquired 624 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Responds to emergencies with grace and a calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, and assessments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Ed Substitute Teacher
Forest Oak Middle School
04.2023 - Current
- Provide classroom instruction that aligns with lesson plans and curriculum offered by classroom teachers
- Maintain established routines and procedures of assigned classrooms
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and provide regular progress reports on class
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators, and family as needed
- Take attendance and share updates with appropriate administrators, maintain student confidentiality laws and procedures
- Cover classes as determined by the school, including humanities, science, study period supervision and more
- Support a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment, by providing encouragement, guide learning, provide a quiet area, and set clear classroom expectations.
Paraeducator
Forest Oak Middle School
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked with students who were aggressive or disruptive in class via behavioral support, including physical intervention
- Assisted students in achieving academic success by helping one-on-one during lesson implementation, assisted in academic testing.
Teacher
Kid City USA OAKLEAF
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Incorporated a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor and outdoor games, drawings, etc.) to enhance the children's abilities and observed children's interactions
- Evaluated children's performance to make sure they were on the right learning track
- Remained in constant communication with parents and updated them on the progress of their children
- Identified behavioral, developmental, and cognitive problems to establish effective next steps for students
- Collaborated with other colleagues to implement lesson plans and activities
- Adhered with teaching standards and safety-regulations as established by the official sources
- Designed and followed a full schedule of activities and discovered suitable teaching materials for 11+ toddlers
- Ensured all Center for Disease Control (CDC) and caregiving safety protocols and procedures were implemented.
Teacher
FirstStep NYC SCO Family of Services
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Ensured the safety of each child in the classroom, on the playground, and in common areas, managed activities of 8+ kids
- Maintained portfolio for each student as well as completing weekly lesson plans, individual and group lesson plans, goals, newsletters, and planned and implemented developmentally appropriate classroom practices
- Encouraged children's development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking accountability
- Maintained regular observation and evaluation of children's development and progress as directed by administration
- Communicated to parents' children progress via daily open interactions, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences.
Education
BSN, Nursing -
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Elkridge, MD08.2024
BS, Psychology -
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06.2016
AAS, Liberal Arts Math & Science -
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY12.2012
Skills
- First Aid/BLS Certified
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Vitals and Patient Monitoring
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship building and management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Multi-tasking strength
- Fluent in French and Haitian Creole
Volunteer Experience
LARS, Laurel, MD, 05/2024 - Present
Jumpstart Children First, Brooklyn, NY, Team Leader, 12/2015 - 06/2016
Star Middle School, Brooklyn, NY, Peer Mentor, 03/2016 - 06/2016
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), MD, - LIC# A00211023 09/2023
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, FL, 09/2020
- Child Development Associate (CDA), FL, 04/2021
Timeline
Special Ed Substitute Teacher
Forest Oak Middle School
04.2023 - Current
Paraeducator
Forest Oak Middle School
09.2021 - 01.2023
Teacher
Kid City USA OAKLEAF
12.2019 - 05.2021
Teacher
FirstStep NYC SCO Family of Services
08.2016 - 05.2019
BSN, Nursing -
Notre Dame of Maryland University
BS, Psychology -
Brooklyn College
AAS, Liberal Arts Math & Science -
LaGuardia Community College
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), MD, - LIC# A00211023 09/2023
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, FL, 09/2020
- Child Development Associate (CDA), FL, 04/2021
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