Lorrie Walker
Waimea,HI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Diocese Of Honolulu
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers.
- Maintained client confidentiality.
Childcare Owner/Operator
Self
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Stayed current on codes and guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in Hawaii.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI07.2024
Basic Accounting Certificate of Competence - Accounting
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI05.2022
Intuit Quickbooks Certified User
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI05.2022
Certification - Basic Appraisal Principles
McKissock
Warren, PA11.2021
High School Diploma -
Waimea High School
Waimea, HI05.2005
Skills
- CDA credential holder
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Critical thinking
- Positive role model and mentor
- Reporting and documentation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Lesson planning
- Student motivation
- Motivating students
- Learning strategies
- Faculty collaboration
Reference 1
Mrs. Wendy Souza
Principal
St. Theresa School
8311 Kaumuali'i HWY, Kekaha, HI 96752
Work: (808) 337-1234
Reference 2
Dr. Leland Ibara
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
4469 Waialo Rd, Eleele, HI 96705
Work: (808)335-0700
Timeline
Teacher
Diocese Of Honolulu
07.2019 - 07.2025
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
06.2017 - 03.2020
Childcare Owner/Operator
Self
12.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Accounting
Kauai Community College
Basic Accounting Certificate of Competence - Accounting
Kauai Community College
Intuit Quickbooks Certified User
Kauai Community College
Certification - Basic Appraisal Principles
McKissock
High School Diploma -
Waimea High School
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