Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Rachel Agazie

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Experienced Child Care Provider with over 15 years experience in providing supervision and guidance to
children within day care and private home settings. Highly accomplished in creating educational and
recreational activities designed to develop children psychological, emotional, behavioral, and social skills.
Dedicated to helping children better understand the world around them and developing relationships with
parents to enrich children lives through play and learning

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Urbandale Elementary
Urbandale, IA
08.2019 - Current
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and [Area of expertise].
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to [Number] by reviewing lesson teachings and [Action].

Patient Access Associate

UnityPoint Health Transfer Center
Des Moines, IA
02.2019 - Current
  • Reviewed and corrected claim errors to facilitate smooth processing.
  • Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
  • Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
  • Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
  • Completed daily charge reconciliation to keep billing current and accurate.

Unit Clerk

Blank Children's Hospital
Des Moines, IA
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
  • Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
  • Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
  • Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
  • Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.

Paraprofessional

Waukee Community School District
West Des Moines, IA
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and [Area of expertise].
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to [Number] by reviewing lesson teachings and [Action].
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Children's Academy Of Northlake
Atlanta, GA
02.2014 - 05.2018

Performed assessments on each child and documented results.
Increased academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.


Set guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.


Evaluated facility environment, removed concerns and optimized for children's safety.


Utilized technological advancements that engaged and empowered children.
Updated files for individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
01.2021

Skills

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  • Strong skills providing instruction to children
  • Excellent interpersonal and age-appropriate communication
  • Patience and self-control skills
  • High physical stamina and perseverance
  • Decision making, critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving
  • CDA

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • CDA

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Urbandale Elementary
08.2019 - Current

Patient Access Associate

UnityPoint Health Transfer Center
02.2019 - Current

Paraprofessional

Waukee Community School District
08.2018 - 02.2019

Unit Clerk

Blank Children's Hospital
07.2018 - 01.2020

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Children's Academy Of Northlake
02.2014 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Upper Iowa University
Rachel Agazie