Michele Rodriguez
Education
Bethlehem,PA
The mind is everything. What you think, you become.
Gautama Buddha
Summary
Educator with 10 years combined experience in Elementary schools, Cyber school and High School. Ability to facilitate teaching both in small groups setting, as well as individualized. Teaching subjects effectively by breaking subjects down into a series of smaller lessons. Seeking to progress my career by helping children unlock their potential. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
New Patient Advocate/ Human Resources
Cafe of Life Chiropractic
Allentown, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Provided knowledgeable and compassionate service in response to patient questions and concerns.
- Assisted with the completion of insurance paperwork for patient coverage.
- Introduced and taught therapy exercises to patients
- Helped patients understand care, coverage and payment responsibilities and rights.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored patient progress throughout treatment courses, updating charts accordingly.
- Met regularly with department managers to review procedures and protocols related to patient advocacy.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within the organization's processes regarding patient care.
- Participated in community outreach events focused on educating individuals about healthcare options available in the area.
Assistant Supervisor
Bethlehem Area School District
Bethlehem, PA
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Documented attendance and meal counts using Google Suite
- Supervised students and substitute staff for before and after school program
- Ensured child safety by communicating student appointments and early dismissals with parents
- Filed paperwork and submitted reports to upper management.
- Coordinated daily activities and supervised staff to ensure students safety
- Provided feedback on students behavior and assisted with intervention as needed
- Resolved parent ,student and teacher complaints promptly and effectively.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times by employees.
Caseworker II
Northampton County Early Intervention
Bethlehem, PA
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
- Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow up documentation for admitted and transferred clients.
- Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.
- Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide clients with well-rounded support.
- Uploaded documentation to patient database to streamline organizational flow.
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
Homeschool Teacher
Agora Cyber Charter School
Bethlehem, PA
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided daily communication with student, tutors and online advisors
- Taught and guided student to ensure highest-quality of education through the K-12 Curriculum
- Implemented and recorded all assessments to fulfill Pennsylvania Dept of Education
- Offered student rich and diverse learning opportunities through traditional and digital-based education as well as field trips, group gatherings and special events
- Observed student for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.
- Coordinated with other homeschool teachers to ensure that appropriate standards were met.
- Organized virtual classes using online resources such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and other platforms.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by facilitating discussions about current events and topics relevant to the course material.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs while maintaining core curricular objectives.
- Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible in order to promote deeper understanding of content material.
- Tested student comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Planned field trips to various educational institutions to enhance the classroom experience.
- Observed student for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.
Habilitation Specialist
MARS Care
Bethlehem, PA
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment results and goals set by the patient and family.
- Assisted in developing an environment that encourages independence while maintaining safety standards.
- Implemented interventions designed to reduce challenging behaviors and increase adaptive skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of services provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for future care needs.
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities that enhance independence in home, work or community settings.
- Instructed patients on how to use adaptive equipment safely and effectively.
- Provided instruction on daily living skills such as money management, meal planning and preparation, personal hygiene routines.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops related to habilitation techniques or best practices.
- Helped build skills related to problem-solving, communication and critical thinking.
- Supported patients in crisis prevention, intervention and resolution.
Paraprofessional
ACS
Hummelstown, PA
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Bachelors of Arts, Elementary Education, Sociology -
Skills
- Tablet
- Smartboard
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Management
- Student Tutoring
- Behavior Modeling
- Student and Parent Relations
- Discussion Facilitation
- Progress Monitoring
- Special Education Support
- Elementary Education
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Behavior Redirection
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Positive Attitude
- Individual and Group Instruction
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association Moravian University
- Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
New Patient Advocate/ Human Resources - Cafe of Life Chiropractic
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Supervisor - Bethlehem Area School District
10.2018 - 05.2019
Caseworker II - Northampton County Early Intervention
05.2018 - 05.2019
Habilitation Specialist - MARS Care
12.2016 - 03.2018
Paraprofessional - ACS
09.2016 - 04.2017
Homeschool Teacher - Agora Cyber Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Moravian University - Bachelors of Arts, Elementary Education, Sociology,
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