Teresa B. Bell

 

E-mail: bellt3@cc.wwu.edu

 

Objective:        A position within a diverse and culturally rich population residing in an underserved or rural system that requires networking and collaborative skills to help empower families.

 

Summary of Qualifications:

·         Communicator – Presented Farm Safety program Washington Association of Wheat Growers (1997) – Instructed First aid/CPR 20 years (30+ % county residents).

·         Problem Solver – Negotiated positive outcome to nursing strike/walkout, 1989.

·         Critical Thinking/Collaboration –Cooperatively endorsed and presented positive outcome to dividing existing Hospital District to constituents.  Established Legislative Liaison position. Assisted with grant process Adams County Emergency Services, successful funding of three ambulances, 1985.

 

Volunteer Work Experience:

 

·         Women’s Resource Center, Columbia Basin College, Internship—WWU SP2003

Examine and participate in network systems at local, state, and regional adult education systems.

·         Student Support Services – Big Bend Community College, Internship—WWU W2002—2003

Build and strengthen skills in student support activities, FASFA application, schedule and career recommendations.

·         Family Services of Grant County, Head Start/Early Head Start, Internship—WWU F2001—F2002

Assist in self-evaluation, survey of services, analysis of needs, gather and prepare data for grant presentation. Audit and design Parent Resource Information. Enhance working knowledge of non-profit operational policies & skills.

·         Elected Public Hospital District Commissioner, Adams County #1 & 2, 1983—1993

Gather, review, and analyze information and data concerning the best interest of Adams County health care systems. Participated in network systems for rural out-reach education, and legislative liaison.

·         Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) 1980—1998

Provided emergency triage, care, and transportation for county residents and travelers. Presented emergency preparedness education and training. Emergency Services Representative at regional office.

 

Education:

 

Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA                                                  2000 -2003

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services                                                                       Dec. – 2003

 

Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake, WA                                                    1998 – 2000

Associate of Arts & Science                                                                                June, 2000

 

Last Employment:

 

1.       Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA                                                    1997 - 1999

Patient Care Technician

a.       Kidney Dialysis Technician

b.       Inventory and restocking material supply

 Fun:

Co-organizer – Sage-Riders: Family & Horse Recreation Club, Lind, WA

Co-Hosted –Washington Products Food Fair for Wheat Delegates from foreign countries

Pre-school co-organizer and teacher – Lind Little People Preschool