Ali Lawson
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Dynamic team player eager to learn, grow, and contribute. Strategic thinker with strong background in launching successful ventures. Self motivated and skilled in strategic planning, small business development, and fostering business relationships through exceptional verbal and written communication. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving high-impact results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Owner/Teacher
Self Employed at Creekside Montessori Preschool
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and executed a business plan to establish a home-based preschool. This included, but was not limited to; establishing and designing of classroom environment, acquiring items (shelves, desks, chairs, educational materials) necessary for creating an environment inviting, conducive to learning, and safe, as well as providing informational tours for parents of prospective students
- Established a successful home-based preschool by offering a preschool program with a unique niche
- Conducted research to identify local competition and possible unique educational approaches to set Creekside Montessori Preschool apart from other home-based preschools in the area.
- Used information found in research to offer promotional deals that encouraged enrollment, resulting in full enrollment by first day of school
Front and Back Office Support Staff
Little Peoples Dental
08.2006 - 11.2007
- Greeted patients in a friendly welcoming manner, helped them get checked in, gathered required insurance information, updated medical history and addressed any questions or concerns helping them feel comfortable and ensure positive first impression from the start.
- Verified insurance information, calculated patients out of pocket estimated cost, collected payment.
- Answered telephone and assisted callers by scheduling appointments for appropriate procedures, answered insurance questions, addressed concerns and answered questions regarding upcoming appointment, treatment, or billing
- Helped patients feel comfortable and assisted dentist during appointments
- Checked patients out by taking payment, explaining post dental treatment instructions, calling in any necessary prescriptions, ensure patients left having a positive experience from start to finish at our dental practice.
- Verified insurance coverage, submitted dental claims to patients insurance, collected remaining balance due from patients after receiving payment from the insurance company
- Visited referring and prospective referring dental offices to foster good relationships and form new relationships to help grow client base.
- Put together and delivered gift baskets to dental practices nearby for continuing professional relationships and referrals on a monthly basis
Front Office Support Team
Red Mountain Endodontics
10.2004 - 07.2006
- Greeted patients in a friendly manner, assisted with check in process and answered any questions they had about upcoming dental procedures, payment, or insurance.
- Confirmed upcoming appointments in advance with patients and rearranged schedule as need to ensure the schedule was full for upcoming day
- Coordinated with dental staff, insurance, and patients to provide estimated costs for necessary dental treatment.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls, scheduled appointments, coordinated with general dentists regarding patients dental needs
- Communicated between general dentist, our endodontists, and oral surgeon when necessary to ensure patients dental needs were scheduled for accurate type of treatment.
- Verified dental insurance for patients, calculated their estimated out of pocket cost, collected payment.
- Filed insurance claims
- Collected payment from patients, scheduled followup appointments as necessary, and communicated post treatment care with patients
- Entered insurance payments and billed patients for remaining balance on account ensuring all fees due were paid in full after insurance had paid.
Montessori Lead Teacher
Montessori Children’s Centre Charter School
07.1997 - 05.2006
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational goals to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world experiences.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as parent lectures and field days, enhancing community involvement and support for whole child develpment initiatives.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Completed student progress reports twice per school year to work with students and parents on strengths and areas of improvement.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience in a variety of circumstances in the classroom, on the playground, and in the lunchroom.
Education
No Degree - General Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZMontessori Primary Teaching Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Montessori Centre of Arizona
Glendale, AZ06-1997
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Mesa, AZ06-1993
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Organized
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Strategic Planning
- Strong written and verbal communication
Timeline
Founder/Owner/Teacher
Self Employed at Creekside Montessori Preschool
08.2012 - Current
Front and Back Office Support Staff
Little Peoples Dental
08.2006 - 11.2007
Front Office Support Team
Red Mountain Endodontics
10.2004 - 07.2006
Montessori Lead Teacher
Montessori Children’s Centre Charter School
07.1997 - 05.2006
No Degree - General Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Montessori Primary Teaching Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Montessori Centre of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
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