Wendy Thomas
Small business Owner / Teacher
Brooklyn
Summary
Professional paraprofessional with solid foundation in educational support and classroom management. Experience in aiding teachers with instructional tasks and maintaining positive learning atmosphere. Reliable team player focused on adapting to changing needs and achieving results through effective communication and collaboration.
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Battle Hill Elementary
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
Patient Care Technician
DCI
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
- Assisted with administration of medications under supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper patient treatment.
Parallel office Manager
Law office
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepare all documents pertaining to civil cases
- Landlord Tenant cases
- Divorce
- Real property
- All office management task including answering phones
Patient Care Technician
Frensesus Medical Center
10.2014 - 01.2020
- Inspect and assess access site for redness, swelling and aneurysm
- Report any unusual observations to the Charge Nurse
- Cannulate Arteriovenous Fistula or Arteriovenous Graft using prescribed needle size and aseptic methods
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs throughout treatment
- Record data on patient Flow Sheet
- Obtain blood samples monthly, or as ordered
- Return blood and discontinue dialysis
- Clean and dress access site utilizing aseptic procedures
- Maintain and develop professional competence through participation in unit staff meetings and patient care conferences
- Prime dialyzer, connect bloodlines, perform necessary alarm tests as required and commence treatment
- Observe dialysis machines for correct functioning during dialysis, respond to alarms, troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments
- Operate Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System with regard to opening and closing unit
- O Mix bicarbonate
- O Conduct Choromine, Phoenix pH and conductivity tests
- Record findings in unit Logbooks
- Disinfect and rinse dialysis machine daily as per protocol
Patient Care Technician
Rogosin Institute
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Inspect and assess access site for redness, swelling and aneurysm
- Report any unusual observations to the Charge Nurse
- Cannulate Arteriovenous Fistula or Arteriovenous Graft using prescribed needle size and aseptic methods
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs throughout treatment
- Record data on patient Flow Sheet
- Obtain blood samples monthly, or as ordered
- Return blood and discontinue dialysis
- Clean and dress access site utilizing aseptic procedures
- Maintain and develop professional competence through participation in unit staff meetings and patient care conferences
- Prime dialyzer, connect bloodlines, perform necessary alarm tests as required and commence treatment
- Observe dialysis machines for correct functioning during dialysis, respond to alarms, troubleshoot and make appropriate adjustments
- Operate Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment System with regard to opening and closing unit
- O Mix bicarbonate
- O Conduct Choromine, Phoenix pH and conductivity tests
- Record findings in unit Logbooks
- Disinfect and rinse dialysis machine daily as per protocol
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA10-2023
Long Island College University
01.2010
Skills
- Teamwork
- Client Focus
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Teacher support
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Documentation
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Behavior improvements
- Activity planning
- Supervising student activities
- Teaching assistance
- Parent communication
- Schedule management
- Conflict resolution techniques
Accomplishments
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Certified Phlebotomist
- American Heart Association - CPR & AED
- Certified Paralegal
Phone
cell, 3476754899
Owed and Operated a Daycare
Supervised and ran payroll for Staff and members. Owed and operated the daycare and preschool
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DCI
04.2024 - 07.2024
Paraprofessional
Battle Hill Elementary
01.2024 - Current
Parallel office Manager
Law office
01.2020 - 08.2020
Patient Care Technician
Rogosin Institute
07.2017 - 09.2019
Patient Care Technician
Frensesus Medical Center
10.2014 - 01.2020
Long Island College University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
Similar Profiles
JENNIFER WILEYJENNIFER WILEY
ECSE Paraprofessional at Waco ISD- Bells Hill ElementaryECSE Paraprofessional at Waco ISD- Bells Hill Elementary
Austin T. LeibAustin T. Leib
4th grade Teacher at Rose Hill Elementary4th grade Teacher at Rose Hill Elementary
LORI COSPERLORI COSPER
Elementary School Counselor at Liberty Hill Elementary SchoolElementary School Counselor at Liberty Hill Elementary School