Denise Bedford
Starkville
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering [Number]-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
Program Director
Boys And Girls Club
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
Nurse Assistant
Golden Living Nursing Home
03.2008 - 07.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Education
Associate of Arts - Medical Insurance Coding
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS05.2016
Skills
- Attendance Monitoring
- Small Group Supervision
- Progress Reporting
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Classroom Supervision
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
Program Director
Boys And Girls Club
08.2015 - 01.2023
Nurse Assistant
Golden Living Nursing Home
03.2008 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts - Medical Insurance Coding
East Mississippi Community College
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