Kaitlyn Pelot
Canton
Summary
Experienced in maintaining a clean and organized environment within a dental practice, with responsibilities including digital X-ray techniques and chair-side assistance during procedures. Demonstrated ability to educate patients on proper oral hygiene and manage dental records effectively. Proficient in sterilization procedures and ensuring compliance with infection control policies, contributing to a safe and efficient practice. Collaborated with team members to streamline appointment scheduling and inventory management, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Big Blue Marble Academy
Canton
01.2025 - Current
- Attended staff meetings regularly to discuss new strategies for providing quality childcare services.
- Cared for children aged 6 weeks- 1 years old.
- Collaborated with Lead Teacher in developing lesson plans that incorporated various teaching methods such as storytelling, music, art, and field trips.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, incident reports, assessments as required by state regulations.
- Helped with mealtime preparation, clean up and serving meals to the children.
- Read books aloud to groups of children or individually as requested by Lead Teacher.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment that was conducive to learning.
- Monitored the safety of children at all times while they were playing or engaging in activities.
- Conducted regular assessments of each child's development progress and shared results with parents.
- Enforced rules concerning conduct within the classroom setting while maintaining a positive attitude towards the students.
Dental Assistant
North Atlanta Aesthetic Dentistry
Alpharetta
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Cashier
Shane’s Ribshack
Canton
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met.
- Helped maintain organization of walk-in coolers and freezers according to health department regulations.
- Assisted in training new staff members on restaurant operations and procedures.
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Creekview Highschool
Canton, GA05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Digital X-ray techniques
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental record management
- Sterilization procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Certification
- CPR AND FIRST AID
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Big Blue Marble Academy
01.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant
North Atlanta Aesthetic Dentistry
06.2022 - 10.2024
Cashier
Shane’s Ribshack
02.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Creekview Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Georgia State University