Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards Acknowledgements
References
Certification
Work Volunteer
Experience Training
References
Timeline
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Cora Dunkin

Kokomo

Summary

Confident Substitute Teacher, K-12 with experience guiding students in activities following teachers' lesson plans. Demonstrated classroom control and rule enforcement while maintaining upbeat attitude. Certified Nursing Assistant possessing CPR certification. Empathetic to the needs of patients, works with minimal direction and exercises sound judgment. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

01.2022 - Current
  • Attended school-related functions and activities as required.
  • Established positive working relationships with school administrators and teachers throughout substitute teaching assignments.
  • Keeping classroom environment safe and clean, following important procedures and guidelines for upkeep.
  • Facilitated hands-on activities to support student learning objectives and engagement.

Certified Nursing Assistant

01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Encouraged residents to participate in social programs and on- and off-campus lifestyle activities to support wellness.
  • Utilized appropriate transfer techniques to assist residents to and from bathrooms.
  • Maintained clean and organized patient rooms to prevent infections.
  • Cleaned rooms of supplies, trash and linens to complete discharge tasks.

Head coach of a middle school volleyball team

01.2023 - 01.2024

Bona Vista DSI
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Monitored and assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming and room care.
  • Delivered personal care and support are aligned with individual support plans.
  • Prioritized personal safety, health and development through person-centered care.
  • Handled challenging behaviors using proven de-escalation strategies.

Assistant track and field coach

01.2022 - 01.2023

Education

Ivy Tech
08.2025

Technical Honor Diploma -

Northwestern High School

Certified Nursing Assistant Class -

Kokomo Area Career Center

Health Practicum Class -

Kokomo Area Career Center

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Activity facilitation
  • Health and safety

Awards Acknowledgements

  • 10 year 4-H member
  • National Honor Society member
  • Participated in marching band
  • Leader of the Academic English team at Northwestern High School
  • Technical Honors Degree

References

  • Erin Jorgesen, Certified LCMS Lutheran Teacher, Redeemer Lutheran School, 1 (765)-860-7594
  • Lisa Pritchard, Certified English Teacher, Northwestern High School, lisa.pritchard@nwsc.k12.in.us
  • Stephanie Gross, Certified LCMS Lutheran Teacher, Redeemer Lutheran School, 1 (314)-910-8211

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/01/20
  • CPR Certified, 07/01/22
  • Substitute Teacher, 05/01/22

Work Volunteer

  • Bona Vista DSI, 2022 – 2023, Monitored and assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming and room care., Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans., Prioritized personal safety, health and development through person-centered care., Handled challenging behaviors using proven de-escalation strategies.
  • Substitute Teaching Pre-K through 8th grade, 2022- Present, Attended school-related functions and activities as required., Established positive working relationships with school administrators and teachers throughout substitute teaching assignments., Keeping classroom environment safe and clean, following important procedures and guidelines for upkeep., Facilitated hands-on activities to support student learning objectives and engagement.
  • Head coach of a middle school volleyball team, 2023-2024
  • Assistant track and field coach, 2022-2023
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, 2020-2025, Encouraged residents to participate in social programs and on- and off-campus lifestyle activities to support wellness., Utilized appropriate transfer techniques to assist residents to and from bathrooms., Maintained clean and organized patient rooms to prevent infections., Cleaned rooms of supplies, trash and linens to complete discharge tasks.

Experience Training

  • 5 years of employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant
  • 80+ clinical hours at Waterford Health Campus
  • CPR Certified
  • Over 100 hours of teaching in a classroom environment
  • Over 100+ hours of experience in nursing homes and in home care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head coach of a middle school volleyball team

01.2023 - 01.2024

Substitute Teacher

01.2022 - Current

Bona Vista DSI
01.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant track and field coach

01.2022 - 01.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

01.2020 - 01.2025

Ivy Tech

Technical Honor Diploma -

Northwestern High School

Certified Nursing Assistant Class -

Kokomo Area Career Center

Health Practicum Class -

Kokomo Area Career Center
Cora Dunkin