Andrea Vallejo
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in designing engaging and impactful learning experiences that inspire student growth. Expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and cultivating a positive learning environment that fosters collaboration and drives results. Adaptable to evolving educational needs while leveraging strong communication skills and creativity to enhance student engagement. Passionate about empowering learners and committed to continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish/Enrichment Teacher
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School
08.2025 - Current
- Instruction: Teach Spanish language fundamentals, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation, while also incorporating lessons on Spanish literature, history, and culture.
- Lesson planning: Design and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, often using a variety of interactive activities and multimedia resources.
- Assessment and feedback: Evaluate student progress through assignments, quizzes, and exams, and provide constructive feedback to help them improve.
- Classroom management: Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment that fosters participation and active learning.
- Communication: Communicate regularly with students, parents, and school administration regarding student progress and performance.
- Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
- Professional development: Stay updated on modern teaching methodologies and language acquisition theories.
Registered Behavioral Therapist III
Florida Autism Center
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Provided daily therapy to kids with autism and/or other disabilities
- Helped kids with daily life activities through therapy
- Communicated progress and concerns to parents and BCBA through daily reports
- Created daily detailed session notes and graphs for insurances companies
- Advanced the level of therapy as the kids mastered skills
- Helped kids to become ready to interact with society and gain independence
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Helped trained new staff in order to become ready for their competency assessment and RBT exam
- Created materials for teaching and play time
- Assisted with parent/caregiver training on clients’ programs
- Utilized play as reinforcement and contingency to complete targets
- Children showed improvement and demonstrated readiness to be incorporated into the school system and society
- Children demonstrated mastery of coping skills
- Team player and lead to help guide other RBTs manage difficult situations and problem behavior
Medical Secretary
Steward Medical Group
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed a daily large amount of physicians’ orders
- Communicated with insurance companies to authorize medical treatment
- Successfully appealed denials on the patient’s behalf to ensure proper and prompt treatment
- Collaborated with outside Doctors to authorize urgent medical treatment
- Efficiency in MS Office software products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as operate independently
Billing and Coding Supervisor
Ellite Medical Billing
11.2012 - 12.2017
- Coded and billed medical claims to insurance companies
- Educated patients in regards to their insurance coverage and out of pocket costs
- Collaborated with other employees to ensure the submission of claims
- Supervised a group of employees and assisted with any questions or concerns
- Strong communication skills
Receptionist/File Clerk
Castro Medical
01.2006 - 10.2006
Waitress
La Estancia De Luisa
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2021
Associate in Arts - undefined
Eastern Florida State College
Palm Bay, FL05.2016
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Certifications: RBT Certification, CPR/BLS AED, temporary teacher certificate
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Assessment strategies
- Special needs support
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Achieved student engagement and behavior improvement through effectively helping with attention and integration strategies.
Certification
- Certified RBT, Florida Autism Center - 9/21 - 7/25
- Certified teacher, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School - 8/25 - Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish/Enrichment Teacher
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School
08.2025 - Current
Registered Behavioral Therapist III
Florida Autism Center
09.2021 - 07.2025
Medical Secretary
Steward Medical Group
02.2018 - 09.2021
Billing and Coding Supervisor
Ellite Medical Billing
11.2012 - 12.2017
Receptionist/File Clerk
Castro Medical
01.2006 - 10.2006
Waitress
La Estancia De Luisa
01.2005 - 01.2006
Associate in Arts - undefined
Eastern Florida State College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
- Spanish/Enrichment Teacher - Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School 8/25 - Present
- Instruction: Teach Spanish language fundamentals, including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation, while also incorporating lessons on Spanish literature, history, and culture.
- Lesson planning: Design and implement engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, often using a variety of interactive activities and multimedia resources.
- Assessment and feedback: Evaluate student progress through assignments, quizzes, and exams, and provide constructive feedback to help them improve.
- Classroom management: Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment that fosters participation and active learning.
- Communication: Communicate regularly with students, parents, and school administration regarding student progress and performance.
- Record keeping: Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
- Professional development: Stay updated on modern teaching methodologies and language acquisition theories.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
- Insurance Verifications/Authorizations Specialist-Billing, Beach Medical Imaging 11/12-12/15
- Daily verification of insurances and coverage.
- Inform patients ahead of time of payment.
- Pre-Certification for daily testing/procedures including MRI’s, CT’s, U/S, etc.
- Daily collection of co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance, and balances.
- Posting of any money collected from patients or insurance companies on a daily basis.
- In charge of daily close including balance of money.
- Assist patients with translations.
- Answer any insurance questions to patients, either in person or over the phone.
- Send out monthly statements.