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Brandy Hobbs

Detroit,MI

Summary

"Versatile and dedicated Long-Term Substitute Teacher with 5+ years of experience managing diverse K-12 classrooms, recognized for maintaining consistent learning environments and fostering student engagement during teacher absences. Proven ability to effectively implement diverse lesson plans, manage classroom behavior with a 30% reduction in disruptions, and adapt to various subject areas to support student success and growth. Seeking to leverage strong communication skills and technological proficiency with SMART Boards to contribute to a dynamic educational setting".

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher Birney K-8 Elementary

Kelly Educational Services
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide small group and individual instruction to students from kindergarten to eighth grade with cognitive, learning, and emotional disorders, fostering a positive and empathetic learning environment.
  • Manage students’ behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support their self-control. Responsible for implementing daily individualized lesson plans. Formulate and enforce rules for behavior and procedures that maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Coordinate with principals, social workers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe learning environments and identify appropriate resources for students. Assist in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor student progress.

School Bus Driver

METS/JPS
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Pre-trip school bus before each run of the day.
  • Pickup, transport and drop off students to and from designated trip stops and to and from school.
  • Handle student management and student conflict.
  • Maintain communication with dispatch throughout bus route.
  • Currently have CDL - B with Airbrake endorsement

Client Services

Anesthesia Billing Consultants
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assist in ensuring that the billing process for our contracted anesthesiologists is billed correctly by verifying that all proper documentation has been submitted for billing. Collaborate daily with different departments to ensure timely submission of accounts before deadlines. Work daily across multiple screens to cross-check and reference documentation for data entry. Navigate the Epic hospital system to obtain the necessary documentation for submitting insurance claims. Establish the validity of delinquent and reconciled accounts. Manage accounts receivable for patients with scheduled future surgical procedures.

Front Store Assistant

Target
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Greet guests and assist with returns, order pick ups, and processing defective items
  • Run POS system

Medical Assistant

HFAH Townsend
10.2014 - 01.2016
  • Greeted over 25 patients daily and assessed and recorded vital signs.
  • Performed EKG’s, urinalysis, ear debridement’s, injections and TB tests.
  • Coordinated continued care, communication between patients and doctor as well as test results.

Medical Assistant

HFAH ENT
04.2012 - 10.2014
  • Greeted over 100 patients daily, assessed and recorded vital signs.
  • Assisted physicians with in office surgical procedures.
  • Maintained exam rooms and supplies
  • Scheduled out-patient surgeries, pre-surgical insurance verifications and obtained surgical consent
  • Retained and displayed critical thinking skills in emergency situations
  • Trained new employees on standard operating procedures

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Kaplan University
03.2012

Skills

  • Long-term substitute teacher with a proven record of collaborating with multidisciplinary education teams to develop and refine curricula for special education students Recognized for the ability to boost student participation and motivation while reducing negative behaviors through engaging lessons, activities, and social-emotional learning Skilled at delivering instruction in both individualized and small group settings
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Behavior modification
  • Paraprofessional oversight
  • Small group instruction
  • Social skills training
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Classroom management
  • Motivating students
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Social skills development

Timeline

Long-Term Special Education Substitute Teacher Birney K-8 Elementary

Kelly Educational Services
10.2023 - Current

School Bus Driver

METS/JPS
10.2022 - 05.2023

Client Services

Anesthesia Billing Consultants
03.2022 - 10.2022

Front Store Assistant

Target
10.2019 - 03.2022

Medical Assistant

HFAH Townsend
10.2014 - 01.2016

Medical Assistant

HFAH ENT
04.2012 - 10.2014

Associates of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Kaplan University

ENDORSEMENTS

CDL - B, P WITH AIRBRAKE