Wendy Risk
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
Detail-oriented educational support specialist with a proven track record in maintaining safe environments and facilitating small group activities. Committed to fostering positive relationships with students and collaborating effectively with teachers to ensure optimal learning experiences. Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. Dedicated professional with passion for working with children at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Versatile professional with several years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Aide
Berkeley County Schools
Martinsburg, West Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
Teachers Assistant/Pre-k
Step Ahead Preschool
Martinsburg, West Virginia
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
Pre-K Teacher
Child Development
Martinsburg, West Virginia
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Medical Assistant
Martinsburg Family Healthcare
Martinsburg, West Virginia
06.2009 - 05.2010
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints, and vital signs.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting Program
Kaplan University
Hagerstown, MD06-2010
Certificate Medical Billing And Coding -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC06-1999
Skills
- Activity implementation
- Student and parent relations
- Student assessments
- Student safety
- Classroom support
- Classroom supply management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Organization and prioritization
- Relationship building
- Clerical support
- Maintaining safe environments
- CPR and first aid
- Behavior redirection
- Behavior modeling
- Classroom management
- Student supervision
Timeline
Teachers Aide
Berkeley County Schools
08.2025 - Current
Teachers Assistant/Pre-k
Step Ahead Preschool
08.2019 - 08.2025
Pre-K Teacher
Child Development
05.2018 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant
Martinsburg Family Healthcare
06.2009 - 05.2010
Certificate - Medical Assisting Program
Kaplan University
Certificate Medical Billing And Coding -
Coastal Carolina Community College