LATONIA JENKINS
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Motivated and organized professional seeking a full-time position that offers challenging opportunities to utilize interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dependable and positive team player, willing to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals and ensure organizational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Roving/Impact Substitute (K-12)
Val Verde Unified School District
01.2014 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary lessons, promoting well-rounded learning experiences.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during school year.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as tutoring programs or after-school clubs, providing additional learning opportunities for interested students.
- Worked closely with administration with student discipline issues.
- Mentored and trained 13 new substitutes resulting in employee retention.
- Delegated tasks and responsibilities to substitutes.
- Provided additional support for new substitutes by being a liaison for them and administration.
- Improved team morale and communication.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Chief Financial Officer/Trustee Administrator
First Baptist Church Of Perris
01.2014 - Current
- Presiding chair over the Board of Trustees.
- Manage financial budgets, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable
- Review financial statements and budgets for fiscal responsibility, ensuring proper allocation of resources.
- Actively participate in board meetings, sharing insights based on expertise in relevant subject matter areas.
- Prioritized tasks and completed projects ahead of schedule.
- Oversee church staff, leaders, and volunteers.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor and church leadership team.
- Proficient in Quickbooks accounting & payroll system, Microsoft, Realm and Givelify.
- Responsible for the church upkeep and grounds.
- Resolve staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders and vendors.
Property Damage Auto Adjuster
AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT (TPA)
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Expertly analyzed and assessed liability, extent, and loss based on thorough investigation and interviews with all parties involved.
- Achieved timely and accurate claim settlements.
- Clearly explained the insurance policy to the policyholder/insured and how the coverages would apply to the accident claim in simple, easy-to-understand language.
- Managed an average of 20+ calls daily.
- Effectively coordinated with other departments, including SIU, subrogation, bodily injury adjusters, and management, to address policy concerns and resolve complex issues arising from specific claim scenarios
- Consistently followed company policies, guidelines, and state and federal regulations (DOI), ensuring full compliance in every aspect of claims processing.
- Collaborated with repair facilities to negotiate fair and equitable repair costs for insured and claimant parties.
- Contributed to team success by sharing knowledge, best practices, and resources among colleagues.
- Resolved disputes between insured parties, claimants, attorneys and repair facilities professionally through effective negotiation techniques when necessary.
- Reviewed police reports, photographs and other documentation to gain complete understanding of accident.
- Evaluated and investigated over 15-20 auto claims daily and decided whether insurer should pay claim.
- Drafted denial letters to both the insured and claimant when needed.
- Negotiated with claimants and or their attorneys to settle claims.
- Issued payouts to both the policyholder and claimant when warranted.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
04.2016
- Master's Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ,
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Accounting, California State University, San Bernardino, CA
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Oral and written communication
- Creative problem-solving
- Independent and Team player
- Excellent analytical and problem-resolution skills
- Leadership & Organizational skills
- Multicultural awareness
- Mandated Reporter
- Judgement skills
- MS Office & QuickBooks
- Perseverance
- Resourcefulness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Substitute Teacher License
Timeline
Roving/Impact Substitute (K-12) - Val Verde Unified School District
01.2014 - Current
Chief Financial Officer/Trustee Administrator - First Baptist Church Of Perris
01.2014 - Current
Property Damage Auto Adjuster - AMERICAN CLAIMS MANAGEMENT (TPA)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts, Education
Substitute Teacher License
Affiliations
- Eta Phi Beta Sorority Member
- PEARLS OF SERVICE- Scholarship Director
- VVUSD- Ubora Program
Activities
- Scholarship Director, PEARLS of Service, Pomona, CA 2024-Present
- Scholarship Committee President, First Baptist Church of Perris, 2011 - 2020
- Youth Director, First Baptist Church of Perris, 2014 - 2018
Hobbies
I am a treat maker specializing in making caramel apples and gourmet pretzels.
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