Wendy Risk
Berkeley County School District
Martinsburg
16
years of professional experience
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Work History
Teacher Aide (Substitute)
1 Year- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher Aide
6 Years- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans, fostering an engaging learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers and adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
- Facilitated small group activities, enhancing social skills and promoting teamwork among students.
- Supported classroom activities by preparing educational materials and resources for diverse learning styles.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about child development and classroom events.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques, promoting a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Trained new staff on classroom procedures and best practices for supporting young learners effectively.
Medical Assistant
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted physicians with examinations and minor surgical procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Administered patient care procedures, ensuring comfort and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-ups, optimizing scheduling processes for better access to care.
- Performed routine laboratory tests and maintained accurate records of patient results.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Education
High School Diploma
Medical Assistant
Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Task prioritization
Behavioral management
Serving diverse communities
Critical thinking
Relationship building
Timeline
Teacher Aide (Substitute)
Berkeley County School District
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Teacher Aide
Step Ahead Preschool
08.2019 - 08.2025Read More
Medical Assistant
Family Medicine
05.2010 - 06.2011Read More
Gaithersburg High School
High School Diploma
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Kaplan University
Medical Assistant
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