MARIA BLANCAS
Connect Search & The Josselyn Center
Wheeling ,IL
2027
years of professional experience
Striving for company efficiency and exposing company morale by demonstrating ideal strategic and business approaches.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive work experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving work settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Work History
Teacher/ Educational Support Professional
6 Months- Provided daily administrative support throughout school using hands-on approaches to enhance operational efficiency
- Engaged students in their everyday learning by incorporating digital technology into the classroom
- Engaged students from diverse language backgrounds across classrooms to ensure access to curriculum and foster inclusivity
- Assessed and input data to aid students in their curriculum needs
- Translated documents for students and in 1-1 interactions for staff and parents
- Translated documents and facilitated 1-on-1 interactions to improve communication between students, staff, and parents
Client Access Specialist
6 Months- Managed patient access processes, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline appointment scheduling and follow-up procedures.
- Assisted in verifying insurance eligibility and benefits for patients efficiently.
- Coordinated communication between patients, providers, and insurance verifiers to resolve access issues.
Clinic Coordinator
1 Year 5 Months- Created inclusive environment that facilitated organization and open communication between clients and therapists
- Managed clinic sessions by coordinating schedules, ensuring rooms were well-equipped, and providing assistance to enhance client experience
- Collaborated daily with office manager and owner to address therapist and patient needs efficiently
- Handled daily processing of APEX referrals and insurance benefits.
Financial Counselor
8 Months- Coordinated and filed patients’ cost of treatment, insurance coverage and patient responsibility
- Developed a standard estimate that included CPT codes and standard units based on a normal cost of treatment for the particular diagnosis
- Reviewed financial options for patients, assisting with foundation aid and drug replacements as needed
- Monitored and collected the financial balances owed from each patient.
- Collaborated with medical team to assist patients with coverage and address financial hardships
Confidant/Coordinator's Assistant
- Coordinated outreach efforts to educate the public specifically educators/teachers on pension benefits and services.
- Assisted in developing communication materials for client engagement and program awareness.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate data and record maintenance.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
- Scholarship: Presidential Scholarship Endorsements: Bilingual Education & English as a Second Language
- GPA: 3.83/4.0
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Social media management
Video conferencing tools
Bilingual Spanish proficiency
Motivating students
Social-emotional learning training
Interactive learning
Cultural sensitivity
Behavioral strategies
Parent-Teacher Communication
Growth mindset development
Student-centered approach
Digital communication tools
Collaborative strategies
Social-emotional training
Collaborative learning
Lesson planning
Timeline
Client Access Specialist
Connect Search & The Josselyn Center
01.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Financial Counselor
Northwestern Medicine
04.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Clinic Coordinator
Apex Pediatrics
08.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Teacher/ Educational Support Professional
Forest View Elementary
11.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Confidant/Coordinator's Assistant
Pension Advocacy Group
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Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
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