Ana Karen Sartin
Miami,OK
Summary
Resourceful Bilingual Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in classroom management, educational support, and cultural competency. Excel in communication, collaboration, and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration into diverse learning environments.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Commerce Public School
Commerce, OK
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Instructed students on how to complete their work.
- Attended parent and teacher conferences to provide translation for parents in regard to their student.
- Facilitated small group discussions among bilingual learners using appropriate instructional techniques.
- Provided guidance for bilingual learners in daily life issues.
- Answered phone calls to relay messages for non-English speaking people.
- Supervised students before and after school
- Collaborated with other staff members to create appropriate educational plans for individual students.
- Tutored students in both Spanish and English, helping them improve their language skills.
- Utilized various media sources such as videos, music, books, and magazines to teach language concepts.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Assisted students in understanding course material by providing instruction in Spanish and English.
- Communicated with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
- Assisted special education teachers with IEPs for linguistically diverse students.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Created materials such as worksheets, flashcards, and games to support language acquisition.
- Supported teachers with the implementation of lesson plans and activities that were tailored to meet the needs of bilingual students.
Bilingual Registration Clerk
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
Baxter Springs, Kansas
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Responded to incoming department phone calls and directed callers to appropriate team members based on need.
- Welcomed patients to facility and assisted with registration sign-in process.
- Processed cash, debit and credit card payments for services rendered and printed receipts detailing services.
- Asked various questions from clients to obtain the information necessary for paperwork.
- Provided assistance with completion of paperwork related to the registration process.
- Advised patients of monies required to be paid prior to services.
- Processed patient registration forms, collected fees, and issued receipts for services rendered.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient records according to HIPAA regulations.
- Contacted insurance carriers to verify coverage, copays and deductible information for patients.
- Reviewed patient medical records and verified accuracy of information in the system.
- Provided customer service support and advice on regulations and requirements regarding various registration programs.
- Worked with nurses and other clinic staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance and integrity of hospital policies and procedures.
- Politely and personably welcomed incoming clients and offered seats prior to beginning registration process.
- Explained forms and documents to patients, guardians and family members, distributing copies and confirming comprehension.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments based on provider availability.
- Assisted with training new staff members on proper procedures related to registering patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Commerce High School
Commerce, OK05-2011
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Interpretation skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavioral intervention
- Bilingual communication
- Problem-solving
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
Timeline
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Commerce Public School
01.2021 - 12.2024
Bilingual Registration Clerk
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
07.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Commerce High School