Merriah Sterba
La Vista,USA
Summary
Proven leader in educational and healthcare settings, adept at fostering emotional support and mastering IEP goals, demonstrated at Papillion La Vista Community Schools. Skilled in verbal communication and relationship building, I excel in creating positive environments and promoting student and patient success. Achieved significant improvements in student self-advocacy and parental satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Para
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
Billing Specialist
Children's Respite Care Center
Omaha, US
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed insurance verification, pre-certification and pre-authorization.
- Input statement information, reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies.
- Entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software to facilitate invoicing and account management.
- Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Prepared and posted weekly payments to vendors and suppliers.
- Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database.
- Worked closely with patients to discuss payment arrangements when needed.
- Processed credit card transactions through Point-of-Sale terminals or online systems.
- Assisted with year-end closing tasks including preparing journal entries.
- Weighed envelopes containing statements to determine correct postage and affix postage.
- Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
- Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
Special Education Para
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
Assistant Director
Jumping Jax's Childcare
Lavista, US
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Managed school's social media accounts to promote positive image to area families.
- Maintained positive relationships with families by addressing their concerns promptly.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Coordinated with outside organizations such as schools or medical providers when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with licensing regulations, safety standards and health requirements.
- Provided leadership and supervision to staff, including assigning duties and monitoring performance.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, assessments and other relevant documents.
- Resolved conflicts among children or between staff members in a professional manner.
- Inspected classrooms daily for cleanliness, safety hazards and educational materials availability.
- Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Created and updated records to document employee and participant information.
- Provided guidance to parents on how best to support their child's development.
- Processed and sent invoices, adjustments, and credit memos to customers.
- Answered customer questions to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies in payment processing.
- Assisted with other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
- Entered information into accounting software systems including QuickBooks and Excel spreadsheets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Papillion Lavista High School
Papillion, NE05.2008
Skills
- Special needs
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- IEP goals
- Parental interaction
- Emotional support strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Infant CPR certification
- CPR and AED certification
- Microsoft teams
- Relationship building
- Customer service
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Safe with You
- State of Nebraska food program specialist
- Fingerprint clearance
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Special Education Para
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
Billing Specialist
Children's Respite Care Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Special Education Para
09.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Director
Jumping Jax's Childcare
03.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Papillion Lavista High School
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