Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Community Service
Timeline
Generic

Francesca Guida

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Knowledgeable Health Educator focused on improving health in individuals and specific groups by using education and public awareness strategies. Effective teacher with strong communication and relationship building skills. Prepared to bring twenty years experience to a challenging new role with growth potential.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

English Instructor

Middlesex College
Edison, NJ
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
  • Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
  • Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
  • Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.

Public Health Advisor

Department of Health
Long Island City, NY
08.2016 - Current

Assist nurses in the medical rooms of both elementary and middle schools with walk-in, ill children by recording their symptoms and vitals electronically. Contact parents with phone calls to report child's wellness and or illness. Enter new admissions exams of registered children electronically. Provide first aid for minor injuries in a school setting. Issue important medical forms for injuries, activity restrictions, chronic diagnoses and medication administration during school hours. Educate school community members on disease prevention, vaccines and mental health resources. Collect and transmit medical records from assigned schools to the Central Health office. Create and update school health records. Transcribe medical information as received. Assist self-directed students with their own medication. Document observations on the Medication Logs and student's medical records. Participating in agency-wide activities for Emergency Preparedness.

English Instructor

PLUS U.S. Corporation-Drew University
Madison, NJ
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
  • Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
  • Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.

Medical Assistant/Administrative Assistant

Arbor Medical
Staten Island, NY
09.2007 - 08.2016
  • Triaged incoming patients by assessing conditions and modified schedules to handle more severe concerns quickly.
  • Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.
  • Scheduled patient appointments, accounting for physician availability and optimal patient loads.
  • Verified insurance coverage, obtained preauthorization and updated charts in EMeds Solution.
  • Confirmed patient information, collected copays and verified insurance.
  • Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
  • Directed patient flow during practice hours, minimizing patient wait time.
  • Organized, distributed and replenished office supplies to keep department running efficiently.

Tutor

A+ Learning Center
Staten Island, NY
11.2005 - 08.2007
  • Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
  • Provided one-on-one and group tutoring instruction for over ten students.
  • Enabled students to improve reading and writing skills through effective teaching of comprehension tactics.
  • Developed training materials, such as handouts, study materials and quizzes.
  • Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
  • Worked closely with students in grades six through twelve, helping to develop math and essay writing skills.
  • Met with parents and guardians on regular basis to deliver progress reports and discuss areas for further improvement.

English Language Teacher

European School of Language
Bari, Italy
10.1998 - 06.2000
  • Taught English language skills to students from elementary school through college level.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
  • Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
  • Gave quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.

English Language Teacher

Shakespearian School of Language
Bari, Italy
10.1998 - 06.2000
  • Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills.
  • Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.
  • Developed and implemented activities and lessons to improve vocabulary and sentence structure.
  • Encouraged students to join class discussions and activities, promoting inclusion, social development, and comprehension of class concepts.
  • Wrote custom materials for teaching concepts and material to supplement or replace standard materials to add interest, focus on specific concepts and meet learning needs of student population.
  • Created age and interest appropriate reading lists to expand students' vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Customer Service Representative

PECO- Philadelphia Electric Company
New Brunswick, NJ
04.1997 - 08.1998
  • Delivered service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.
  • Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
  • Assessed customer account information to determine current issues and potential solutions.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Consulted with customers to determine best methods to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Built client rapport while accurately processing repair documentation and troubleshooting technical discrepancies through completion.

Education

Master of Arts - English Literature

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY
05.1996

Skills

  • Testing protocols
  • Resource advocacy
  • Data gathering and analysis
  • Scientific terminology
  • Fluent in Italian
  • Materials preparation
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • People skills
  • Clerical
  • Work ethic
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication
  • Essay writing technique development
  • CPR/First-aid certified
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Proofreading/editing
  • Excellent reading comprehension
  • Calm under pressure
  • Positive atmosphere promotion
  • Virtual classroom experience
  • Knowledgeable about Blackboard

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as Employee of the year for outstanding performance and team contributions.

Affiliations

  • Member, Alumni Association

Community Service

Religion Teacher for students from elementary through middle school @ St. Joseph St. Thomas Catholic School, September 2010-September 2017.

Timeline

English Instructor

Middlesex College
09.2023 - Current

English Instructor

PLUS U.S. Corporation-Drew University
07.2022 - 08.2022

Public Health Advisor

Department of Health
08.2016 - Current

Medical Assistant/Administrative Assistant

Arbor Medical
09.2007 - 08.2016

Tutor

A+ Learning Center
11.2005 - 08.2007

English Language Teacher

European School of Language
10.1998 - 06.2000

English Language Teacher

Shakespearian School of Language
10.1998 - 06.2000

Customer Service Representative

PECO- Philadelphia Electric Company
04.1997 - 08.1998

Master of Arts - English Literature

Mercy College

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Wagner College
Francesca Guida