Elizabeth Otero de Espinoza
Bosque Farms,NM
Summary
Efficient, creative thinker with strong attention to detail seeking fulfilling employment in education. Excellent at multi-tasking and interacting with children. Brings a wealth of career and life experience making her relatable and adaptable to change. Currently working towards a New Mexico Teaching License at CNM.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Los Lunas Schools
Los Lunas, NM
01.2023 - Current
- Filling in for absent teachers from Kindergarten to Highschool
- Engaging with students as a group and on a one-on-one basis
- Adept at following teacher’s instructions and staying on schedule
- Building positive relationships with students and school staff
- Use of effective classroom management techniques to keep classroom environment conducive to learning.
Writer
Albuquerque, NM and Los Angeles, CA
01.2001 - Current
- Winner of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Sí TV Playwriting Award for her play Gas
- Gas is published by Dramatic Publishing as part of the award
- Apprentice Staff-writer at Walt Disney Studios on “My Friends Tigger & Pooh.” Excelled beyond apprenticeship duties having five episodes produced
- Staffed on comedy sketch series, “The Homies Hip Hop Show,” at LATV
- Worked efficiently in this fast-paced, sketch-writing environment, having many successful scripts produced
- Has done various freelance writing including article writing, joke writing, bio-writing, playwriting, and screenwriting
- Very positive feedback from clients
- Well-received professional staged reading of play, Land of Enchantment, at the Ford Amphitheater
- Many student and non-professional productions of her scripts.
Playwriting Instructor
Los Angeles, CA
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Instructed adult students new to the playwriting process
- Use of simple exercises to utilize students’ creative abilities
- Guided students from their execution to completed works
- Aided in students’ writing growth by use of positive, yet constructive reinforcement
Medical Office Assistant
Sandia Mountain Acupuncture
Albuquerque, NM
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Effectively manages busy acupuncture office, handling all aspects of patient customer service, office maintenance, and insurance and claim processing
- Fluidly multi-tasks in all daily requirements including insurance verification, appointment set-up, diagnosis coding, treatment room set-up and clean-up, payment handling, and treatment follow-up
- Maintains a warm and welcoming rapport with patients
- Easily moves from task to task, not bothered by interruption
- Proficiently navigates Office Ally billing system.
Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Practice Billing
Albuquerque, NM
01.2013
- Efficiently processes medical insurance claims for various medical practices, paying close attention to detail using knowledge of specific coding procedures
- Posts insurance and patient payments using MacPractice and Lytec billing systems, seamlessly moving between each
- Aids medical offices with insurance verification and customer relations in a professional and positive manner
- Patiently communicates with patients regarding any billing issues.
Education
Teaching License, Elementary Education -
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of New Mexico
New Mexico State University
NHMC Television Writers Program
The O’Neill Playwrights Conference
Judy Carter Stand-up Comedy Workshop
Diploma -
Los Lunas High School
Medical Claims and Billing Specialist Course -
U.S. Career Institute
Digital Filmmaking for Women with Josefina Lopez and Michael Goi
How to Write a Movie in 21 Days with Viki King
Introduction to Screenwriting with Josefina Lopez
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Multitasking and Organization
- Spanish Fluency
- Common Core Standards
Hobbies and Interests
learning and sharing my Catholic faith, spending time with family, writing, performing, and directing.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Los Lunas Schools
01.2023 - Current
Medical Office Assistant
Sandia Mountain Acupuncture
01.2013 - 01.2014
Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Practice Billing
01.2013
Playwriting Instructor
01.2003 - 01.2004
Writer
01.2001 - Current
Teaching License, Elementary Education -
Central New Mexico Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of New Mexico
New Mexico State University
NHMC Television Writers Program
The O’Neill Playwrights Conference
Judy Carter Stand-up Comedy Workshop
Diploma -
Los Lunas High School
Medical Claims and Billing Specialist Course -
U.S. Career Institute
Digital Filmmaking for Women with Josefina Lopez and Michael Goi
How to Write a Movie in 21 Days with Viki King
Introduction to Screenwriting with Josefina Lopez