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Velma Walker

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience as a PK Teacher Assistant at Memphis Shelby County School, skilled in student assessment and parent-teacher conference coordination. Proven ability to enhance literacy through engaging workshops and foster student well-being. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality in diverse environments.

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PK Teacher Assistant

Memphis Shelby County School
07.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

DSP/House Manager

SRVS
07.2004 - 08.2017
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.

Education

MBA - Teach Stud W/Mod Disabilities Prep-8 And Interdisc

Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA
12-2013

Skills

  • Task prioritization
  • Student evaluations
  • Student assessment
  • Special needs students
  • Parent-teacher conference coordination
  • Housekeeping
  • Teamwork
  • Medication administration
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Certification

  • First Aid CPR AED Training - [10-2023 thru 10-2025]

Timeline

PK Teacher Assistant

Memphis Shelby County School
07.2023 - Current

DSP/House Manager

SRVS
07.2004 - 08.2017

MBA - Teach Stud W/Mod Disabilities Prep-8 And Interdisc

Cambridge College

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