Gerald Triplett
Physical Education Para
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
MISSION STATEMENT: To educate minds, develop healthy bodies, and promote positive attitudes towards lifetime physical activity, fitness, and sports skills. I have completed the Aspiring Teacher Program, and am currently pursuing my Teaching License and Certification thru the APPEL program for Health & Physical Education K-12. I was voted Volunteer of the year in 2020 at Jeffery's Boys & Girls club. I have been involved in the development of youth basketball in the Fort Smith Areas. Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Offering 20 years of experience in sports.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PARA
Fort Smith Public Schools
Fort Smith, AR
04.2019 - Current
- Assist with physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Assistant Coach 6th grade track team with 40 students.
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Pre-Admitting Rep
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Handled admission processes and discharge procedures to transfer patients from hospital to home care, extended facility and self-care plans.
- Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
- Registered patients for labs, surgeries and radiology.
Account Specialist/Assistant Manager
Healthcare Billing Innovations
Fort Smith, AR
09.2011 - 02.2017
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying all coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Provided feedback to coding management team and staff regarding denial-type errors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR 08.2010 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Administration/Accounting
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK 08.2008 - 12.2009
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Teaching and instruction
Activity Planning
Parental interaction
Skills strategies
Character Development
Team Bonding
Performance improvements
Team Training
Certification
Aspiring Teachers
Timeline
Aspiring Teachers
05-2021
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PARA
Fort Smith Public Schools
04.2019 - Current
Pre-Admitting Rep
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
09.2017 - 04.2019
Account Specialist/Assistant Manager
Healthcare Billing Innovations
09.2011 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
John Brown University
08.2010 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Administration/Accounting
Carl Albert State College
08.2008 - 12.2009