Dianne Wojcik
La Verne
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate medical assistant with strong interpersonal communication. Possesses cultural sensitivity and adaptability to various environments. Motivated to improve workflow efficiency and provide exceptional service to patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AmeriCorps Reading Tutor
AmeriCorps- AMPACT
Jurupa Valley
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted individualized and small-group tutoring sessions for kindergarten and elementary students.
- Monitored student progress using an electronic database system, as well as a paper filing system.
- Utilized a research-based tutoring system while creating a positive learning environment that is sensitive to students' different backgrounds and abilities.
- Advocated for students' needs while collaborating with teachers and school administrators.
English Teacher
McCormack English Coaching
Utsunomiya
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Taught individualized and group English lessons to ESL learners in various public and private teaching environments, both remote and in-person.
- Developed lesson plans for diverse learning styles and ages from kindergarten to adult seniors.
- Lead class activities during non-class sessions indoors and for outdoor excursions.
Kindergarten Assistant English Teacher
Adler International Kindergarten and Afterschool
Ashikaga
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted teachers preparing materials for an English-immersive kindergarten for children ages 1-6.
- Conducted weekly English lessons and standardized test preparation for afterschool programs.
Assistant Language Teacher of English
JoyTalk
Nasukarasuyama
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Assisted English teachers in a public elementary school by creating lesson plans and preparing class materials.
- Team-taught English lessons with teachers of varying English capabilities.
- Assisted with school events and promoted cultural exchange through daily interactions with students outside of class.
- Collaborated with fellow ALTs in weekly meetings, involving sharing ideas and helping in adjusting to Japan.
Survey Worker, ConText Research Study
University of California, San Diego
San Diego
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with research staff in recruitment, screening, scheduling, and surveying of participants for an SMS-based weight-loss research study.
- Entered patients' sensitive personal data into an electronic client database.
- Maintained and updated physical patient charts after every visit.
- Trained new employees/interns.
Education
Clinical Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Charter Oak Adult Education
Charter Oak, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA07-2011
Skills
- Patience, empathy, and cross-cultural sensitivity
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration, teaching, and mentoring skills
- Organizational skills for data entry and management of physical/electronic health record systems
- Appointment setting
- Taking and recording vital signs
Certification
- CELTA Certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (May, 2024).
- Charter Oak Adult Education Medical Assisting Program (expected June, 2026).
Languages
Japanese
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AmeriCorps Reading Tutor
AmeriCorps- AMPACT
08.2024 - 05.2025
English Teacher
McCormack English Coaching
04.2023 - 03.2024
Kindergarten Assistant English Teacher
Adler International Kindergarten and Afterschool
04.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Language Teacher of English
JoyTalk
04.2016 - 03.2022
Survey Worker, ConText Research Study
University of California, San Diego
10.2011 - 08.2013
Clinical Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Charter Oak Adult Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Science
University of California, Irvine