Anelis Capo
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Diligent and dedicated professional consistently applies official coding conventions and rules set forth by the American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Strong commitment to data confidentiality and privacy ensures adherence to highest standards. Excellent interpersonal skills foster effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Paraprofessional
John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Center
2017.09 - 2020.06
- Contributed valuable input during IEP meetings, advocating for the needs of each student while collaborating with parents and educators.
- Implemented visual schedules and social stories to improve comprehension and daily routines for autistic students.
- Assisted with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
- Collected data on student progress, adapting intervention strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Closely monitored student progress, making timely adjustments to instructional approaches based on data-driven assessments.
- Bridged communication gaps between autistic students and their peers, fostering greater understanding and empathy within the classroom community.
- Assisted in creating a structured and predictable learning environment, promoting positive behavior among students with autism.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with autism, ensuring their academic and social success within the school setting.
- Mentored new paraprofessionals joining the team by sharing knowledge about autism spectrum disorders and modeling effective instructional strategies.
- Enhanced student communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy techniques.
- Coordinated efforts with teachers to modify curriculum materials according to individual learning needs of autistic students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Living Hope Child Development Center
2015.09 - 2017.06
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Aided student's physical development through daily outdoor playtime activities designed to promote gross motor skill growth.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Established strong relationships with families by actively participating in school events such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences in lesson plans.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding Certification -
Penn Foster Career School
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Social Work -
University of Puerto Rico
Humacao, Puerto Rico06.2008
Skills
- CPT coding knowledge
- ICD-10-CM Proficiency
- ICD-10-PCS Knowledge
- HCPCS II Knowledge
- Medical record review
- Medical terminology expertise
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Coding Ethics
- Procedural Coding
- Data Entry
- Medical Terminology
- Records Management
- Documentation oversight
- Document Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Autism Paraprofessional
John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Center
2017.09 - 2020.06
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Living Hope Child Development Center
2015.09 - 2017.06
Medical Billing And Coding Certification -
Penn Foster Career School
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Social Work -
University of Puerto Rico
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