Crystal Kennedy
Arlington,TX
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with one years of experience managing classrooms of 20–25 students. Adept at using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage student behavior and growth. Teacher in Texas, with a B.S. in Business Management. Looking to leverage creativity and teaching experience to engage staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Reading-Language Arts Educator
International Leadership of Texas – Arlington K-8
08.2022 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Legal Secretary I
GEICO STAFF COUNSEL
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Scheduled and made appointments for 20 attorneys.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Legal Receptionist
GEICO STAFF COUNSEL
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Effectively navigated Louisiana clerk, court and judicial websites.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Researched and identified legal precedents and statutes.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Claim Adjuster
GEICO CLAIMS DEPARTMENT
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
- Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage.
- Established relationships with clients and insurance companies to foster timely claims resolution.
- Researched and analyzed policy contracts to verify proper payment of claims.
- Documented all investigation activity and presented reports to management.
- Substantiated legitimate claims and denied unjustified claims.
- Determined liability outlined in coverage and assessed documentation such from police and healthcare providers to understand damages incurred.
Education
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow -
Houston, TX
Houston, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Business Management -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2020
Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Project Scheduling
- Process Implementation
- Training Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Relations
- Software Proficiency
Section name
I enjoy a great novel and I enjoy cooking.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
4th Grade Reading-Language Arts Educator
International Leadership of Texas – Arlington K-8
08.2022 - Current
Legal Secretary I
GEICO STAFF COUNSEL
10.2017 - 05.2022
Legal Receptionist
GEICO STAFF COUNSEL
02.2017 - 10.2017
Claim Adjuster
GEICO CLAIMS DEPARTMENT
10.2015 - 10.2017
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow -
Houston, TX
Bachelor of Business Management -
University of Phoenix
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