Compassionate Teacher skilled at introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
Houston
08.2018 - Current
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Reimbursement Specialist
Centene
Houston
07.2010 - 07.2018
Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
Reviewed and processed reimbursement requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
Maintained a database of all reimbursements, payments, and other transactions.
Submitted claims to insurance companies.
Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
Created detailed spreadsheets documenting all reimbursements made by the organization.
Eliminated inaccuracies in accounts payable payments by verifying information prior to generating checks and electronic payment transfers.