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Deanna Wohlgemuth

Albuquerque

Summary

Dedicated and knowledgeable educator with strong management and organizational skills. Committed to professionalism, equity and integrity.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Claims Adjudicator

State Of New Mexico
06.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated disability claims for accuracy, reducing errors and ensuring proper benefit allocation.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, ensuring compliance in all adjudication tasks.
  • Managed a high volume of cases effectively, prioritizing tasks and meeting strict deadlines consistently.
  • Reviewed medical records meticulously for accurate interpretation of claimants'' functional abilities and limitations.
  • Utilized analytical skills to identify trends in disability claims data, informing strategic decision-making processes.
  • Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to gather crucial information for accurate claim assessments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing claimant concerns and guiding them through the process.

Math Interventionist

Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
  • Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Special Education Teacher

Deming Public Schools
04.2021 - 05.2021
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Established safe play environment for students.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.

Math Intervention Specialist

Gadsden Independent School District
08.2020 - 03.2021

Managed math intervention program for grades K-6.

  • Provided Tier II Level math instruction
  • SAT team member

Special Education Teacher

Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
  • Instructed students with disabilities, including SLD, OHI and ED
  • Taught math in a self-contained LD classroom
  • Fostered meaningful relationships with students and parents
  • Modified the general education curriculum for SLD, OHI and ED students, using a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
  • Managed student behavior using positive behavior supports
  • Supported student success in the inclusion setting
  • Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed classroom instructional programs
  • Developed and implemented IEP's with and without BIP's

Teacher

Deming Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2017
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for all students
  • Planned and implemented relevant and meaningful lessons across all content areas
  • Fostered meaningful relationships with students and parents
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special education students
  • Worked collaboratively in a grade level team and served as team leader 

Recreation Supervisor

City of Las Cruces
06.2004 - 07.2010
  • Prepared written reports about community service programs
  • Planned and hosted community activities
  • Recruited community members for projects and activities
  • Publicized community activities to maintain positive public relations with community members
  • Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests



Substitute Teacher

Las Cruces Public Schools
0 2007 - 04.2010
  • Perform duties of regular classroom teacher


Program Assisstant

Incarcerated Fathers Program
08.2008 - 05.2009
  • Maintain correspondence between fathers and families
  • Maintain confidential inmate records
  • Maintain program materials-purchasing and recording
  • General clerical/office duties


Office Aide

NMSU Athletics
01.2003 - 05.2005
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
  • Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services
  • Screened visitors and directed them to the correct employee or office
  • Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office
  • General office/clerical duties


Education

Master of Arts - Education

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
2009

Bachelor of Science - Community Health

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
2006

Skills

  • Managing diverse populations/settings
  • Meeting demanding deadlines
  • Maintaining records
  • Strong organization
  • Professional resource
  • Fostering strong rapport and relationships
  • Strong oral/written communication
  • Building interpersonal relationships
  • Working independently and collaboratively
  • Problem solving and adaptability
  • Managing time efficiently

Certification

  • State of NM K-8 Level III Teaching License
  • State of NM Pre K-12 Level I Special Education License
  • TESOL Certified


References

Angela Martinez, Operations Manager, DDS

505-927-3711, angela.martinez@ssa.gov


Andrea Carbajal, Principal, Taylor Middle School, APS

505-504-3721, carabjal@aps.edu


Phillip King, Events and Engagement Coordinator for the NM Office of African American Affairs, State of NM

505-550-5139, phelios40@gmail.com


Sylvia Orozco, Special Education Lead, Las Cruces Public Schools

575-805-0780, sorozco1@lcps.net

Timeline

Disability Claims Adjudicator

State Of New Mexico
06.2023 - Current

Math Interventionist

Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022

Special Education Teacher

Deming Public Schools
04.2021 - 05.2021

Math Intervention Specialist

Gadsden Independent School District
08.2020 - 03.2021

Special Education Teacher

Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2017 - Current

Teacher

Deming Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2017

Program Assisstant

Incarcerated Fathers Program
08.2008 - 05.2009

Recreation Supervisor

City of Las Cruces
06.2004 - 07.2010

Office Aide

NMSU Athletics
01.2003 - 05.2005

Substitute Teacher

Las Cruces Public Schools
0 2007 - 04.2010

Master of Arts - Education

New Mexico State University

Bachelor of Science - Community Health

New Mexico State University
Deanna Wohlgemuth