Bryanna Mackiewicz
Philadelphia
Summary
Caring and dependable Assistant Teacher with experience supporting preschool-aged children in a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment. Skilled in assisting with lesson plans, promoting positive behavior, supporting social and emotional development, and creating fun educational activities. Strong communication and teamwork skills with a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and build confidence each day.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Beautiful Beginnings Daycare
Philadelphia, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Provided individualized support to students with special needs, ensuring their inclusion and participation in classroom activities.
- Communicated daily with parents regarding student performance, behavior, and upcoming events or projects.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to assess student progress and adapt activities.
- Facilitated daily activities, encouraging social interaction among children.
- Built strong relationships with parents through regular communication.
- Monitored children's behavior, ensuring safety and adherence to daycare policies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
ReFocus
Philadelphia, PA
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and ocular health.
- Assisted in administering diagnostic tests including visual field and OCT imaging.
- Maintained accurate patient records while ensuring data privacy compliance.
- Educated patients on eye care practices and treatment options effectively.
- Managed inventory of ophthalmic supplies to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists to streamline patient workflow and optimize scheduling.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage and clinic protocols for improved service delivery.
- Promoted eye health education by providing patients with informative materials on proper eyewear use, hygiene practices, and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in successful surgical procedures by providing attentive support to surgeons and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization in exam rooms, safeguarding against infection and crosscontamination.
- Contributed to the development of customized treatment plans through effective communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough medical histories and performing accurate visual acuity tests.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Shields and Shields - Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2013 - 05.2024
- Implemented procedural improvements that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced wait times.
- Assisted in developing an efficient system for inventory management of supplies used within the clinic, streamlining the ordering process and reducing waste.
- Enhanced diagnostic process for physicians with precise ocular measurements using advanced ophthalmic equipment.
- Reduced patient wait times through prompt and efficient pre-examination procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
- Streamlined office workflow by efficiently managing patient schedules, appointments, and medical records.
- Actively contributed to a positive clinic environment by attending team meetings and offering constructive feedback on areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Facilitated timely referrals to specialists when necessary for appropriate treatment of complex ocular conditions.
- Supported practice growth by fostering strong patient relationships through empathetic listening skills and personalized recommendations for eye care services.
- Provided hands-on training to new staff members on the proper use of ophthalmic equipment, ensuring consistent and accurate results within the practice.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute
Trevose, PA08.2012
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Teaching strategies
- School policies and procedures
- Classroom restocking
- Safety and supervision
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Building Positive Relationships
- DHS Fire Safety
- The Reflective Teacher: Examining Beliefs, Impacting Practice
- The Nuts and Bolts of Developmental Screening
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Beautiful Beginnings Daycare
09.2024 - Current
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
ReFocus
06.2022 - 09.2024
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Shields and Shields - Wills Eye Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute