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Rachel Meyer

Miami,USA

Summary

Compassionate and organized Psychology graduate with a strong desire to support and nurture children. Seeking a position that allows me to utilize my educational background, interpersonal skills, and passion for helping children thrive in a positive, structured environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Assistant

Scheck Hillel Community School
01.2019 - Current
  • Assist the teacher with classroom management and instructional support during lessons.
  • Monitor students in the classroom, during transitions, lunch, recess, and other non-instruction times to ensure a safe and productive environment.
  • Support the implementation of behavior plans and reinforce positive student behavior.
  • Assist in collecting data on student performance and behavior as directed by the teacher.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to reinforce learning and offer additional help as needed.
  • Instruct a small group using a targeted reading curriculum focused on phonics, spelling, and reading comprehension, while monitoring progress through formative assessments.
  • Participate in parent-teacher conferences to provide input on student progress, behavior, and support strategies.
  • Deliver in-class support to students with learning profiles in a mainstream setting.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Kloda Whitebook Kesher Acadamy
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assisted the main teacher with daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth classroom operations.
  • Collected and organized student data for behavior charts to track progress and identify trends.
  • Provided in-class support for students in mainstream classes, ensuring they stayed engaged and on task.
  • Created study guides and took notes for Kesher students in mainstream classes to aid in their learning process.
  • Ensured testing accommodations were implemented for Kesher students in accordance with their needs.
  • Worked one-on-one with students as required to address specific academic or behavioral needs.
  • Played a key role in communicating with parents and mainstream teachers, facilitating problem-solving and aligning on the child's progress and needs.
  • Attended IEP meetings to provide valuable insights into student progress and discuss strategies for further support.

Registered Behavior Technician

New Way Day Services
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Implemented differential reinforcement procedures to promote positive behavior and learning.
  • Utilized modeling techniques to teach and reinforce positive conduct among children.
  • Conducted discrete-trial procedures to enhance skill acquisition and promote behavior change.
  • Assisted the supervisor in conducting functional assessment procedures to evaluate client needs.
  • Entered and managed data from session notes to track client progress and inform treatment plans.

Front Desk Customer Service and Administration

All Pro Orthopedics
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Answered phones, checked patients in and out, and collected co-pays.
  • Provided new patient forms and assisted in scheduling follow-up appointments and appointment reminder calls.
  • Scanned and uploaded patient paperwork (insurance cards, IDs, prescriptions, doctor’s notes) into the system for accurate record-keeping.
  • Verified insurance information and ensured that all required data was accurately inputted into patient files for billing and coding purposes.

Data Entry Specialist and Customer Service Representative

Merchant One
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Began as a data entry specialist and advanced to a customer service role within six months.
  • Chosen to train new hires for data entry positions, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
  • Reviewed and processed account documentation, resolving discrepancies to ensure data accuracy.
  • Entered and scanned confidential customer information into database systems (First Data & Beacon).
  • In customer service, managed customer relationships by resolving complaints through phone, email, or fax related to product, service, billing, and technical issues.

Assistant to Senior Account Director

Nexxos Marketing Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Supervised and ensured the timely completion of various marketing projects.
  • Maintained professional communication with clients to address project changes and obtain final approvals.
  • Assisted with clerical, word processing, analysis, phone, and filing duties to support the Senior Account Director.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Florida Gulf Coast University
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Psychology

Florida International University
01.2015

Non-Degree Program - Restorative Dentistry

New York City Technical College
01.2013

Non-Degree Program - Biology

Santa Fe College
01.2012

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Educational assistance
  • Classroom organization
  • Small group instruction

Certification

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) — 2017

Languages

English
Spanish
Hebrew

Timeline

Teacher Assistant

Scheck Hillel Community School
01.2019 - Current

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Kloda Whitebook Kesher Acadamy
01.2017 - 01.2019

Registered Behavior Technician

New Way Day Services
01.2017 - 01.2017

Front Desk Customer Service and Administration

All Pro Orthopedics
01.2016 - 01.2017

Data Entry Specialist and Customer Service Representative

Merchant One
01.2015 - 01.2016

Assistant to Senior Account Director

Nexxos Marketing Group
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Psychology

Florida International University

Non-Degree Program - Restorative Dentistry

New York City Technical College

Non-Degree Program - Biology

Santa Fe College

Master of Arts - Special Education

Florida Gulf Coast University
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