Amanda Sifferath
Breezy Point,MN
Summary
Dedicated candidate skilled in classroom management and lesson implementation, fostering positive learning environments. Committed to team collaboration and adaptable to evolving needs, enhancing overall educational experiences through effective communication with parents, students, and staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner/Administration
Ricka Dock Service/Ricka Mfg
Pequot Lakes, MN
03.2021 - Current
- Assist with business operations, record keeping, and administrative support.
- Respond to customer phone calls and emails, resolving questions and scheduling services.
- Prepare customer invoices for seasonal dock installation and removal services.
- Coordinate seasonal workflow while maintaining excellent customer service.
Data Entry Specialist
Sagent Behavioral Health
Remote
02.2021 - Current
- Executed same-day appointment report generation and identified potential same-day appointments lacking insurance coverage. Sent notification emails to designated clinics and providers.
- Processed Formstack forms, including inquiries, UBH consent forms, and records, ensuring accurate delivery to designated clinics.
- Managed voicemail processing and coordinated appointment scheduling and cancellations. Developed task lists for providers to enhance follow-up efficiency.
- Managed document uploads to patient charts, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.
- Participated in bi-weekly supervisor meetings and monthly team meetings. Assisted in facilitating communication during team meetings.
ECFE Parent Educator substitute
Kelly Education/Pequot Lakes School
Breezy Point, MN
01.2021 - Current
- Led Early Childhood Family Education parent group during teacher absences.
- Facilitate parent discussions and encourage positive parent-child interactions.
- Maintain current licensing and professional development requirements.
Front Desk/Administration
SteppingStone Therapeutic
Hutchinson, MN
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Facilitated patient check-ins and coordinated follow-up appointment scheduling.
- Answered phones to assist callers with inquiries. Scheduled appointments for patients efficiently. Updated patient chart records accurately as needed. Managed photocopying tasks to support office functions.
- Monitored company website for updates and functionality. Assisted with light cleaning and maintenance tasks. Organized and replenished supply closet inventory.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hutchinson School Dist. 423
Hutchinson, MN
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with students in one-on-one settings within inclusive and self-contained programs to foster academic growth.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing small group instruction in reading and mathematics.
- Facilitated implementation of children's IEPs to optimize educational outcomes.
- Participated in mandatory training sessions focused on behavior modeling techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pequot Lakes High School
Pequot Lakes, MN05-2004
B.A. - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, IA10-2012
A.A.S. - Child Development Care & Guidance
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN12-2006
Generals - undefined
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12-2004
Skills
- Small business operations
- Life skills development
- Parent engagement
- Social and group settings
- Policy and procedure implementation
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Teacher collaboration
- Child development
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Co-Owner/Administration
Ricka Dock Service/Ricka Mfg
03.2021 - Current
Data Entry Specialist
Sagent Behavioral Health
02.2021 - Current
ECFE Parent Educator substitute
Kelly Education/Pequot Lakes School
01.2021 - Current
Front Desk/Administration
SteppingStone Therapeutic
09.2013 - 06.2014
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hutchinson School Dist. 423
08.2008 - 08.2010
Generals - undefined
North Dakota State University
A.A.S. - Child Development Care & Guidance
Central Lakes College
B.A. - Psychology
Ashford University
High School Diploma -
Pequot Lakes High School
Personal Profile
- Family Ministry & Education Board member at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church since 2023
- Sunday School teacher at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes, MN since 2023
- Babysitter Training Course instructor through Pequot Lakes Community Education since 2013
- Pequot Lakes Community Education board member since 2021
- Central Lakes College- President’s and Dean’s List achiever
- Ashford University- Five time Dean’s List achiever