Verva Ellis
Charleston,SC
Summary
To gain a position where both business skills and medical experience will contribute extensively to handling various administrative tasks. Meanwhile applying solid organizational and communication skills in a professional setting where teamwork and accomplishing goals is the number one priority. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant/Behavior Support Specialist
Charleston County School District
10.2018 - Current
- Participates in instructional program with students in a learning environment while implementing planned developmentally appropriate activities under the direction of a certified teacher; Works with groups of children based on grade level; Works with children in learning centers and assists in the preparation and care of learning materials; Assists students with feeding, diapering or toileting and charts time; Communicates relevant information regarding student’s behavior with parents; Participates in In-Service training programs as needed; Assists in preparing classroom displays and bulletin boards; Cares for classroom equipment and materials and may operate audio-visual equipment; Assists with lunch, snack, and clean up routine and assists children with clothing management based on grade level; Assists certified teacher with classroom activities as directed; and Prepares training aids for the classroom as required
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increase student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Dedicated custom jewelry sales manager
Precious Jewels, LLC
05.2010 - Current
- Adept at customer engagement and relationship building using communication and consultative sales approach
- Core Qualifications: Customer service, sales, and upselling, display setup, dedicated and enthusiastic, and detail oriented.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Cash Clerk
Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Gov’t
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Reconcile money received into cash room from multiple bus routes
- Verifies accuracy of amounts received
- Organizes cash and passes
- Separates currency for bank deposit
- Complete cash sheets, deposit summaries and discrepancy reports per agency procedure
- Prepares bank deposit
- Advises supervisor of any discrepancies
- Ability to operate and monitor money-counting equipment
- Conducted regular audits of cash drawers, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Follows established agency procedures to maintain secure environment in cash room
- Coordinates work with other staff members as needed to provide the smooth flow and exchange of information
- Serves as back up to other staff members as needed.
- Reduced discrepancies in daily cash reports by diligently balancing the cash drawer at the end of each shift.
Substitute Teacher
Greg Mathis Charter School
09.2013 - 01.2017
- Giving instructions and organizing the classroom environment to enhance student learning during the absence of the regular classroom teacher
- Worked the teacher lesson plans, give out class work and assignments and ensure effective discipline and class control
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Ensure a favorable learning environment that is suitable to the welfare and development of students.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Mentored new substitute teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
Patient Care Technician
Roper St. Francis Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided care to reflect the varying ages and needs of a diverse population over the full course of the patient’s life span
- Carried out special orders and treatments as directed by the Charge Nurse: Special skin care, specimen collection, intake and output measures, vital signs, and compresses, Preoperative and Postoperative Care and Enemas
- Assisted with clerical duties and utilized the hospital computer system.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Department Health and Environmental Services
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Organized work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logged specimens; arranged reports for delivery; kept work surfaces clean and orderly
- Maintained quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols
- Assisted secretary with clerical duties and maintained patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kelly’s Assisted Living
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
- Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
- Served and protected the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and standards
Substitute Teacher (Long Term)
Charleston County School District
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Directed the learning procedure in the direction of accomplishing curriculum objectives and goals as implied in the lesson plans for projects, lessons or units assigned
- Make use of instructional procedures and materials which are most suitable for attaining lesson goals
- Adhered to all procedures, guidelines, and policies followed by regular teachers in line with recommended teaching procedure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC05.2016
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Student evaluations
- Motivating students
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Critical Thinking
- Special Education
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Special Needs Students
Formal Education And Training
- Bachelor of Science, Management, Limestone College, Charleston, SC
- Associate of Arts, Business Administration, Limestone College, Charleston, SC
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC
References
Professional References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Teacher Assistant/Behavior Support Specialist
Charleston County School District
10.2018 - Current
Cash Clerk
Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Gov’t
01.2017 - 01.2018
Substitute Teacher
Greg Mathis Charter School
09.2013 - 01.2017
Dedicated custom jewelry sales manager
Precious Jewels, LLC
05.2010 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Roper St. Francis Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
Medical Laboratory Technician
Department Health and Environmental Services
01.2006 - 01.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kelly’s Assisted Living
01.2004 - 01.2006
Substitute Teacher (Long Term)
Charleston County School District
01.1999 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Limestone College
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