Kayla Tippy
Excelsior Springs,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills, experienced at Talented Tots Learning Center. Proven ability to foster children's development and manage classroom dynamics. Skilled in curriculum planning and maintaining safety standards, while building trust with families and enhancing client progress through tailored support strategies.
Results-driven support professional with proven track record in developmental assistance. Strong focus on team collaboration and effective communication, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in implementing individualized care plans, behavior management, and fostering positive client relationships. Reliable, empathetic, and dedicated to achieving impactful outcomes.
Experienced with data management and entry, ensuring accurate and efficient input of information. Utilizes database software and Excel to maintain data integrity and organization. Knowledge of data confidentiality and secure handling practices for reliable and accurate data processing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Talented Tots Learning Center
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
Developmental Support Professional 2
Higginsville Habilitation Center
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Taught and assisted with cooking and light housekeeping.
- Conducted assessments to identify individual strengths and needs, informing tailored support strategies.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged teamwork, cooperation, and skill-building among clients.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions under the guidance of specialists, aiding in client progress towards treatment goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, contributing to data-driven program improvement efforts.
- Managed challenging behaviors using positive behavior supports, reducing incidents and promoting a safe environment.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, enhancing trust and ensuring consistent support delivery.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for providing support services, increasing overall team effectiveness.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for clients, ensuring timely access to essential services like medical care or therapy sessions.
- Monitored medication administration carefully following prescribed guidelines, ensuring proper dosages were given at appropriate times.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Rasmussen University
Orlando, FL06-2024
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, MO05-2016
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- First aid and CPR
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Curriculum planning
- Medical billing
- Coding standards
- Medical terminology
- Patient information management
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Patient account management
- CPT coding
- Disability claims process
- Insurance claims analysis
- Claims processing
- Knowledgeable in all major software
- Medical record security
- Records review
- Patient information verification
- 3M encoder
- Word processing software
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Talented Tots Learning Center
02.2021 - 03.2022
Developmental Support Professional 2
Higginsville Habilitation Center
02.2017 - 01.2020
Graduate Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
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