Jacob Kojiro
Assistance Payments Lead
Saline,Michigan
Summary
To provide effective and supportive guidance to local office in pursuit of achieving the State’s goals of providing excellent service, and improving the lives of citizens’ families
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistance Payments Lead Worker
State of Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI
02.2011 - Current
- Coordination of local office Non-Emergency Medical Transportation program through collaboration with transportation companies, medical providers, and Medicaid beneficiaries with increased participation in NEMT by nearly 100%
- Created and led quarterly presentations to teach fellow APW, facility employees, and community agencies about Medicaid, FAP and other assistance programs
- Independently operated for seven years as Assistance Specialist out-stationed at both University of Michigan Hospital and EHM Nursing Facility to establish Department’s cooperation with facilities’ Business and Social Work Offices, and assist families with Medical and Cash Assistance programs
Classroom Teacher
New Beginnings Academy
Ypsilanti, MI
09.2005 - 08.2010
- Actively contributed to renewal of school charter by serving on design team for school-wide, multi-subject integrated curriculum program including “deep thoughts center” concept to increase experiential hands-on learning
- Completed process from start to finish for acquiring school’s mobile word processing system through multiple $10,000 grants
- Served as volunteer Head Coach for Science Olympiad for two years promoting student involvement and significantly increasing parent participation by 60%
Classroom Teacher
Universal Academy
Detroit, MI
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Supported student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Effectively taught students and communicated with parents of diverse cultures accommodating for language and cultural differences in school with over 40% of population as English language learners
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, And Science & Math Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing 08.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Language Arts, And Social Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 01.2001 - 04.2003
Skills
Teamwork Assistance
Verbal and Written Communication
Skill Development Training
Casework Troubleshooting
Flexible and Adaptable
Program Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Coach of community recreational soccer team for 12 seasons
- Completion of the 2011 Chicago marathon, 2017 Ann Arbor Marathon, and six local half-marathons
Timeline
Assistance Payments Lead Worker
State of Michigan
02.2011 - Current
Classroom Teacher
New Beginnings Academy
09.2005 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Special Education, And Science & Math Education
Michigan State University
08.2005 - 12.2008
Classroom Teacher
Universal Academy
09.2003 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Language Arts, And Social Studies
Eastern Michigan University
01.2001 - 04.2003