Lisa DePola
Kings Park,New York
Summary
Motivated, well-rounded individual with combined experience in sales, negotiations, customer service, administrative support, and communication skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Examiner - Automobile
GEICO
01.1991 - Current
- Facilitate medical claims determination of liability and injuries sustained
- Investigate claims against insurance or other companies for personal, casualty, property loss or damage, and determine insurance coverage
- Examine claim forms and records to interview with claimants and witnesses
- Consult with law enforcement officials and hospital records administration
- Inspect bodily and property damages to determine extent of company's liability, varying method of investigation according to type of insurance
- Attempt to effect out-of-court settlements with claimants
- Negotiate with attorneys and claimants to settle bodily injury/liability claims
- Attend litigation hearings, settlement conferences, mediations and arbitrations
- Direct intensive 'hands-on' and visual presentation training program for new employees, and facilitate corporate training related initiatives.
- Effectively settles and defends litigation between Geico medical providers
Language Arts Teacher, Third Grade
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.1996 - 02.1997
- Created lessons/units identifying NYS Language Arts Standards
- Individualized instruction to meet students' educational and social needs with differing learning styles.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments encouraging students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
Head Teacher
UNIVERSITY PRESCHOOL AT C.W. POST CAMPUS
10.1997 - 10.1998
- Devised literacy-based curriculum and lesson plans/thematic units
- Built self-esteem, independence, and excitement for learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Long Island University
Brookville, NY05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
New York Institute of Technology
Greenvale05.1990
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
SUNY At Delhi College of Agriculture & Technology
Delhi05.1988
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Head Teacher
UNIVERSITY PRESCHOOL AT C.W. POST CAMPUS
10.1997 - 10.1998
Language Arts Teacher, Third Grade
SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.1996 - 02.1997
Claims Examiner - Automobile
GEICO
01.1991 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
New York Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
SUNY At Delhi College of Agriculture & Technology
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