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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Summary

Driven professional boasting a background as an educator and advocate for families and professionals working with adults and children. Organized and detailed oriented. Quick thinking individual able to work under pressure. Seeking job in the human resource industry.

Skills
  • Parenting education
  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Client advocacy
  • Recordkeeping
  • Community referrals
  • Family needs assessments
  • Relationships and rapport

Education and Training
Some College (No Degree)Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa,CA,Medical Assistaning
Some College (No Degree)Empire CollegeSanta Rosa,CA,Business Administration
Experience
St. Marys Medical CenterMedical Laboratory Assistant | Leonardtown, MD03/2007 to 06/2011
  • Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
  • Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
  • Conducted blood counts and other tests to support safe transfusion processes.
  • Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
  • Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples.
  • Performed EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for multiple patients daily.
  • Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.
  • Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
  • Managed departmental inventoryand supply ordering.
Charles County Public SchoolsFamily Educational Advocate | La Plata, MD02/2011 to 08/2014
  • Followed all data security regulations to make sure that client information was kept confidential.
  • Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
  • Determined which services and programs were available within the community for parents with disabled youngsters.
  • Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
  • Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
  • Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
  • Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
  • Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
Charles County Public SchoolsInstructional Assistant | Waldorf, MD08/2014 to Current
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and all school locations to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
  • Evaluated individual student needs, including academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
  • Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
  • Illustrated an in-depth understanding of evidence-based techniques used to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to attendance secretary for parental notification.
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Additional Information

As an educational professional I have led multiple extra curricular activities. Most notably 8 Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement

(MESA) teams. All teams have placed in the county division. Six of the eight teams have placed first in their challenge. 2019s team placed 2nd at the MD state competition as well. I have organized community nights for parents of children with disabilities. As the PTA president at the Elementary school I hosted multiple high earning fundraisers. I am proficient in the Microsoft suite. Using Powerpoint and word for a variety of different reasons.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St. Marys Medical Center
  • Charles County Public Schools

School Attended

  • Santa Rosa Junior College
  • Empire College

Job Titles Held:

  • Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Family Educational Advocate
  • Instructional Assistant

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree)
    Some College (No Degree)

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