Natasha Isaac
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate and committed candidate seeking to transition from paraprofessional role to educator. Dedicated to gaining new experiences, with a learner mindset and adaptive capabilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
09.2021 - Current
- One-on-one or small group instruction, as outlined by teacher
- Reinforcing behavior using positive behavior support
- Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to next
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
Steel Pan Instructor
Hebrew Educational Society
10.2022 - Current
- Teaching and guiding students in the musical instrument, steel pan
- Offer constructive feedback to help students improve their skill.
- Ensure the proper maintenance of steel pans and related equipment.
Authorization Referral Specialist I
61st Street Service Corporation/ColumbiaDoctors
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Verifies insurance coverage via system tools, payer portals (Electronic Query (Real-Time-Eligibility [RTE]/Insurance Payer Portal/Phone)
- Upon verification of patient's insurance coverage, update changes in the billing system
- Determine payer referral and authorization requirements for professional services
- Initiate authorization and submits clinical documentation as requested by insurance companies
- Follows through on pre-certifications until final approval is obtained
- Communicates with surgical coordinators regarding authorizations status or denials.
Medical Billing Specialist
Revex Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Prepare medical claims for electronic submission to Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and commercial insurance carriers
- Identify and resolve any claim delay issues that impact billing and collections
- Accurately interpret EOB and collections report
- Follow up on payment errors, low reimbursement & denials.
Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
12.2017 - 11.2019
- One-on-one or small group instruction, as outlined by the teacher
- Reinforcing behavior using positive behavior support
- Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next
- Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
Youth Worker
Play Study Win Inc.
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Facilitate group participation in activities
- Assist participants with academics and recreation
- Monitor participant’s behavior and report to staff.
Group Leader
SCO Family of Services: Family Dynamics at PS 5
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Develop, implement, and execute productive and interesting academic lessons, group activities and projects for classes of 25+ children, grades K-5
- Create and submit lesson plans, providing developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Organize and supervise daily pick up and dismissal schedules of program participants
- Provide professional supervision and care to assigned groups of children.
Education
Master of Science - Childhood Education/Special Education 1-6
Touro University
New York, United States01.2024
Master of Science - Health Administration
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY01.2017
Skills
- Motivated/Dedicated to learning and growing
- Adaptability/Flexibility under any circumstance
- Strong work ethic
- Customer Service
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom support
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Teacher Assistance
- Classroom Technology
Certification
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate |Coursera|
Issued: Jan. 2022
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist |National Healthcare Association| Issued: 10/04/2019
- New York State Teaching Assistant Certification, Level III Issued: 12/2/2020
- New York State Initial Teaching Certificate: Childhood Education 1-6 Issued: 2/9/24
Control Number: 1787361242
- New York State Initial Teaching Certificate: Students with Disabilities 1-6 Issued: 2/9/24
Control Number: 1787362242
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Steel Pan Instructor
Hebrew Educational Society
10.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
09.2021 - Current
Authorization Referral Specialist I
61st Street Service Corporation/ColumbiaDoctors
04.2021 - 09.2021
Medical Billing Specialist
Revex Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
11.2019 - 09.2020
Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
12.2017 - 11.2019
Youth Worker
Play Study Win Inc.
12.2017 - 06.2018
Group Leader
SCO Family of Services: Family Dynamics at PS 5
11.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Childhood Education/Special Education 1-6
Touro University
Master of Science - Health Administration
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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