Rachel Parrott
Waukee,IA
Summary
Dependable self-starter and quick learner with a versatile skill set and with 20 years experience. Able to prioritize, plan, delegate, and implement tasks. Adept in assessing needs and generating options to complete complex projects with a deadline. Detailed oriented, independent and organized worker
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
Waukee, IA
01.2013 - Current
- Met with supervisors to gain understanding of goals and service needs.
- Reviewed goal requirements to evaluate client progress.
- Conducted online research to obtain relevant information and materials related to client goals.
- Stored, shared and created documents with Microsoft Word, Google Docs and SharePoint.
- Utilized time management and prioritization skills to meet daily routine and goals.
- Worked independently and with other team members to decipher problems and create solutions.
- Accessed patient information through various software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.
- Documented and managed patient information in computer system.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Scanned completed forms, identification and insurance cards, maintaining patient documents folder.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets.
Teacher
Southeast Polk community School District
Altoona, IA
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Direct Support Provider
Hope Ministries
Des Moines, IA
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership & Policy Studies
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
University of Advancing Technology
Cedar Falls, IA05.2000
Skills
- Requirements Gathering
- Proficient in Therap, Microsoft, & Google Docs
- Organizational Skills
- Data Entry
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Independent Contractor
Self-employeed
01.2013 - Current
Teacher
Southeast Polk community School District
08.2011 - 05.2014
Direct Support Provider
Hope Ministries
Master of Arts - Leadership & Policy Studies
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
University of Advancing Technology
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