Deshza Thornton
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School Of Twin Hickory
05.2023 - Current
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Changed diapers in a timely manner
- Meal prep; breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Worked with different age groups such as; infants, young toddlers, toddlers, early preschool and pre-k students
PCA
Home Helpers
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
PCA
Covenant Home Care
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Kept patient and family informed of scheduled routines and activities.
- Performed basic patient care with consideration for age and developmental stage.
- Maintained inventory of unit supplies and maintained clean, orderly environment.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, including active listening Obtained and recorded vital signs, weights and heights.
- Provided light housekeeping tasks for each tenant's apartment.
- Provided support and assistance with meal and snack service.
- Greeted Residents, guests, fellow employees and vendors in friendly and courteous manner.
- Assisted residence with daily living activities such as hygiene, mobility and companionship.
- Helped residents with mobility and transport needs.
- Maintained resident clothing and clothing closet in clean, neat and orderly manner.
PCA
Companion Extraordinaire
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Recognized emergencies and knowledge of instituting emergency procedures and application.
- Reminded clients to take medication at appropriate time.
- Helped patient in and out of bed, assisting with ambulation.
- Performed direct and indirect client care activitiesObserved proper safety techniques in performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks for clients.
- Prepared and served food for patient, following special prescribed diets.
- Enhanced patient safety and provided excellence in careJoyful companionship provided throughout shifts.
PCA
Home Helpers
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed assigned duties within scheduled time frame
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets. Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Randolph Tucker High School
Richmond, VA06.2017
Skills
- Attentive to People Time Management Care Planning
- Sound Judgment Household Cleaning Progress
- Tracking Supportive Personality
- Incontinence Care
- Accurate in Following Orders Medication
- Administration Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Walker, Cane and Wheelchair Assistance
- Instruction Meal Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Teaching strategies
- School policies and procedures
- Classroom Management
- First Aid Training
- Positive Role Model
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Decision-Making
- Curriculum Development
- Safety Monitoring
- Child Care
- Parent Communication
- Nutrition knowledge
Certification
HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED Child/Infant/Adult - August 2023 to Present
Certified Patient Care Assistant by Family 1st of Virginia Healthcare - November 2017 to Present
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School Of Twin Hickory
05.2023 - Current
PCA
Home Helpers
10.2022 - Current
PCA
Covenant Home Care
08.2020 - 10.2022
PCA
Companion Extraordinaire
02.2020 - 08.2020
PCA
Home Helpers
02.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
John Randolph Tucker High School
HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED Child/Infant/Adult - August 2023 to Present
Certified Patient Care Assistant by Family 1st of Virginia Healthcare - November 2017 to Present
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