Lisa Velasquez
Royal Oaks,CA
Summary
Hardworking highly organized individual with skills in mentoring, time management and scheduling. Analytical problem-solver comfortable working in fast-paced environments with minimal oversight. Knowledge of adult learning principles and techniques to drive performance improvements. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to build positive workplace relationships.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intervention Specialist/Academic Coach
North Monterey County Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
- Built strong relationships with teachers and staff fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Santa Rita Union School District
08.2019 - 05.2021
Reading Intervention Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Elementary Teacher
Pacific Union Conference of S.D.A/VHM Christian School
07.2009 - Current
Senior Worker's Compensation Claims Adjuster
State Compensation Insurance Fund
03.1996 - 01.1999
- Served as lead claims adjuster for unit staff of seven claims professionals where I provided training and was an expert resource for the entire claims department.
- Managed a caseload of high cost, complex cases providing benefits to injured state employees as required by the California Labor Code.
- Coordinated and attended monthly informational and strategic meetings with State of California department heads regarding some of their most complex claims.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State Compensation Insurance Fund
09.1993 - 03.1996
- Managed a caseload of Vocational Rehabilitation files for state of California departments.
- Selected, monitored, and supervised the Qualified Rehabilitation Representatives who worked directly with Injured Workers to develop vocational training plans to return workers to the work force.
- Planned and presented arguments and resolutions to disputes on Vocational Rehabilitation cases at hearings at the Worker's Compensation Appeals Board.
Worker's Compensation Insurance Supervisor I
State Compensation Insurance Fund
06.1992 - 10.1993
- Hired, trained, and managed staff of eleven claims technicians.
- Reviewed and recommended action on claims files managed by my staff regarding proper strategy and settlement authority.
Education
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA07-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
05-2007
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Educational material development
- Mentorship
- Staff training
- Data tracking
- Relationship building
- Job skill building
- Attention to detail
- Diversity and inclusion
- Project implementation
- Individualized instruction
Certification
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 2008
Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Certificate
Insurance Educational Association 1991
Timeline
Intervention Specialist/Academic Coach
North Monterey County Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Reading Intervention Teacher
Santa Rita Union School District
08.2019 - 05.2021
Reading Intervention Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
Elementary Teacher
Pacific Union Conference of S.D.A/VHM Christian School
07.2009 - Current
Senior Worker's Compensation Claims Adjuster
State Compensation Insurance Fund
03.1996 - 01.1999
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State Compensation Insurance Fund
09.1993 - 03.1996
Worker's Compensation Insurance Supervisor I
State Compensation Insurance Fund
06.1992 - 10.1993
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
California State University, East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
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