Jessica Rairick
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
With a proven track record at Den Agency, I excel in building customer relationships and pipeline development, showcasing top-tier customer relations skills and a robust sales background. My approach, blending direct sales prowess with a passion for K-12 education, has consistently driven success and innovation in diverse environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Insurance Agent
Den Agency
Cape Coral, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Achieved repeat business and referrals through personalized services.
- Sought out new clients and developed clientele by networking to find new customers.
- Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
- Sold life insurance policies via telephone and assisted other agents with underwriting.
- Provided client guidance regarding market conditions, mortgage options, and legal requirements.
- Developed personalized plans to meet clients' specific needs and goals.
- Responded promptly to customer service calls and inquiries from diverse groups of individuals.
- Reviewed and advised on legal documents to protect clients' interests.
- Kept abreast of regulatory changes and industry standards to ensure compliance.
- Reported regularly to senior management on client activity and business development progress.
- Actively participated in developing strategies for improving customer relations.
- Facilitated communication between parties to ensure mutual understanding and agreement.
- Facilitated continuing service by processing changes in beneficiaries and analyzing policy loan applications.
Educator
Lee County School District
Fort Myers, FL
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on curriculum alignment, assessment tools, teaching strategies.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Tutored individual students outside of regular instructional time in order to meet their specific needs.
- Communicated regularly with colleagues regarding best practices for instruction and intervention planning.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
- Provided guidance and mentoring services for at-risk students who required additional academic assistance or emotional support.
Program Director for Special Needs Adults
World Challenge, Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing programs.
- Identified opportunities for new partnerships that could benefit the organization's programming efforts.
- Organized training sessions for staff members related to their roles in various programs.
- Acquired music, video and other materials for use in planned programs.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in order to maximize efficiency of programs.
- Assisted other departments as needed with tasks related to supporting program operations.
Educator
Lee County School District
Cape Coral, FL
06.2000 - 08.2005
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05-2000
Skills
- K-12 education
- Customer relations skills
- Product demonstration
- Sales background
- Direct sales
- Sales closing
- Sales campaign development
- Build customer relationships
- Pipeline development
- Sales presentations
- Relationship management
References
Shellie Taylor
Solutions Consultant, Frontline Education
(239)560-8333
Sarah Steffenson
Zeal Church, non-profit coordinator
(518)951-5172
Timeline
Life Insurance Agent
Den Agency
07.2023 - Current
Educator
Lee County School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
Program Director for Special Needs Adults
World Challenge, Inc
06.2018 - 06.2022
Educator
Lee County School District
06.2000 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Samford University