Karen Jansen
Newport,NC
Summary
Highly motivated former Special Education Teacher with Medical Assistant background looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in Patient Services position focused on working with patient support and continuity of care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Craven County Schools
New Bern, NC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, NC
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Co-taught oversized 2nd grade classroom (32 students) for 2019-2020 school year.
- March 2020 pandemic forced schools to go online.
- Created online classroom structure/environment.
- Developed online classroom from August 2020-March 2021 during pandemic.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Special Education Teacher
Onslow County Schools
Jacksonville, NC
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects as well as multiple grade levels to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Teacher
Craven County Schools
New Bern, NC
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Special Education Teacher
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
Program Assistant
Army Community Service, Exceptional Family Member Program
Fort Bliss, TX
10.2008 - 06.2011
- Supported planning and coordination of The Exceptional Family Member program and associated activities.
- Assisted Military dependants with medical, education or mental health needs with planning and coordinating special program activities, respite care, community resources and deployment.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support within The EFMP Program, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required as well as following HIPAA guidelines.
- Managed effective program outreach plans with strategic use of speakers and tours to enhance community engagement and increase participant numbers.
- Educated new coming military personal on program procedures and operational structures with briefs, lectures, outreach services and support.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
- Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks.
- Managed heavy phone volume with excellent customer service.
- type 55 wpm and proficient computer skills Microsoft and Excel
Medical Assistant
Carteret Medical
Morehead City, NC
04.2005 - 07.2007
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular Consultants
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
02.2001 - 02.2003
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments in clinic as well as at hospital for procedures, registered patients and authorized procedures with insurance.
- Taught patients about procedures and care plan instructions.
- Posted insurance checks to patient accounts.
Medical Assistant
Old Hook Medical Associates
Westwood, NJ
09.1996 - 02.2001
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Tested and recorded inter-office blood test.
- Patient billing to insurance and accounts payable.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2013
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Hohokus Medical Science
Ramsey, NJ06.1997
Skills
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Document Coordination
- Problem Solver
- Update and maintain information
- Administrative Coordination
- Diverse Student Populations
- Developing Educational Materials
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Craven County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
11.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher
Onslow County Schools
09.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher
Craven County Schools
09.2014 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher
Mesquite ISD
08.2013 - 08.2014
Program Assistant
Army Community Service, Exceptional Family Member Program
10.2008 - 06.2011
Medical Assistant
Carteret Medical
04.2005 - 07.2007
Medical Assistant
Cardiovascular Consultants
02.2001 - 02.2003
Medical Assistant
Old Hook Medical Associates
09.1996 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Arts -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Hohokus Medical Science
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