Beth Kronengold
Union
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with 6 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Dedicated Daycare teacher provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
YM-YWHA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Camp Counselor
YMHA
06.2000 - 08.2005
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Arthur Friedman
09.2001 - 06.2005
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Notified manager of incidents and potential incidents relating to patients and staff for swift action.
- Invoiced patients accurately in line with charging guidelines.
- Printed prescription requests and queries in compliance with practice protocol.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
- Answered phone calls and messages for [Number]-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
Education
Child Development Associates - Child Development
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Supply Management
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Socialization Techniques
- Anti-Bullying Techniques
- Health and Safety
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Communicable Disease Knowledge
- Infant Care
- Classroom Observation
- Early Childhood Development
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
YM-YWHA
06.2017 - 06.2018
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
09.2007 - 09.2009
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Arthur Friedman
09.2001 - 06.2005
Camp Counselor
YMHA
06.2000 - 08.2005
Child Development Associates - Child Development
Union County College
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