Jeannine Westbrook
South Windsor,CT
Summary
Veteran teacher with a strong interest in the medical field looking to transition from the public schools into the healthcare business. Cooperative, detail oriented, flexible and positive. Experienced in maintaining confidential records and creating detailed lesson plans and managing assessment data records. Organized, dependable, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile. Accustomed to handling multiple projects at once in a responsible manner.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
CPC-A Medical Coder
1
1
CT Professional Educator Endorsement 049
Work History
Teacher and Mentor
Manchester Public Schools
04.2022 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Mentored beginning teachers through TEAM program.
- Worked intensely with family outreach professionals and fellow teachers to decrease chronic absenteeism from 40% to 22%.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Music Teacher/Choral Director, Teacher Mentor
Middletown Public Schools
07.2006 - 03.2022
- Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
- Conducted rehearsals of more than 180 chorus members to prepare for performances.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
- Provided oversight and administration for drama club programs.
- Coordinated and organized field trips to music festivals, earning top honors with Fantastic Festivals and High Note Festivals.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Coordinator, Lead Teacher, Adjunct Faculty
The Hartt School, University Of Hartford
09.2001 - 06.2006
- Managed class schedules to coordinate room availability and staff coverage for "First Steps in Music" program.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies in graduate level teaching methods courses.
- Scored exams and graded student performance fairly in graduate level courses.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
- Displayed professional demeanor and served as model for student teachers.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Increased student participation by 20%.
Education
CPC-A (Certified Professional Medical Coder) - Medical Coding
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT05.2023
Master of Arts - Education: Reading & Language Arts Emphasis
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT07.2013
Master of Music Education - Music Education: Pedagogy Emphasis
The Hartt School, University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT09.2000
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education: Vocal Emphasis
The Hartt School, University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT01.1997
Skills
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Records Management
- Data Entry
- Data Verification
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Post-Secondary Education
- Effective Listening
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Teaching
- Research
Affiliations
Nafme
AAPC
Certification
- CPC-A Medical Coding, AAPC - 2022-present
- NAFME National Association for Music Education 1997-2022
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Don’t postpone joy until you’ve learned all your lessons. Joy is your lesson.
Alan Cohen
Timeline
Teacher and Mentor
Manchester Public Schools
04.2022 - Current
Music Teacher/Choral Director, Teacher Mentor
Middletown Public Schools
07.2006 - 03.2022
Coordinator, Lead Teacher, Adjunct Faculty
The Hartt School, University Of Hartford
09.2001 - 06.2006
CPC-A (Certified Professional Medical Coder) - Medical Coding
AAPC
Master of Arts - Education: Reading & Language Arts Emphasis
University of Saint Joseph
Master of Music Education - Music Education: Pedagogy Emphasis
The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education: Vocal Emphasis
The Hartt School, University of Hartford
- CPC-A Medical Coding, AAPC - 2022-present
- NAFME National Association for Music Education 1997-2022
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