Accomplished primary school educator for 5 years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
ISCM- Columbia-MO
Columbia, MO
07.2016 - 05.2022
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain and extend skills.
Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Maintained over 30 student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
Coordinated curriculum and textbook purchases of the school yearly
Case Manager
Rainbow House Children Emergency Shelter
Columbia , MO
12.2011 - 06.2016
Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students.
Addressed delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Verified successful coordination of counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, social workers and other stakeholders.
Managed over 10 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.
Case Manager Coordinator
UMBC - Choice Program
Baltimore , MD
04.2009 - 04.2010
Liaised with community partners to facilitate referral of low-income families to community-based resources in such fields as human services, schools, courts, and housing daily
Established and maintained relationships with Department of Social Services, Juvenile Services
Provided mediation and conflict resolution between youth, family, and educational institutions daily
Wrote and edited monthly and weekly reports to update sponsoring and partner agencies on youth progress
Conducted intake interviews with youth and family members
Lead team of 6 caseworkers as Senior Caseworker
Conducted training to update staff on new laws, regulations and procedures to promote more informed delivery of client services
Collaborated with Juvenile and Social Services resource providers to offer clients access to community services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
No Degree - AAPC Certification in Medical Coding - CPC-A
Absolute Medical Coding
Pittsburgh, PA
Skills
Interpersonal Communicationundefined
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
ISCM- Columbia-MO
07.2016 - 05.2022
Case Manager
Rainbow House Children Emergency Shelter
12.2011 - 06.2016
Case Manager Coordinator
UMBC - Choice Program
04.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
University of Missouri - Columbia
No Degree - AAPC Certification in Medical Coding - CPC-A
Absolute Medical Coding
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