Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Northwest High School, with experience in the education field of science and English as well as the medical field. Skilled in classroom management and data-driven assessment.
Willing to work hard, keep accurate records, be precise and get the job done, but done right!
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Northwest High School
08.2013 - Current
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Tutor
Hi-Lex Controls
06.2012 - 08.2014
Tutor Japanese business men to speak English
Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
Increased student confidence in spoken English through consistent practice and constructive feedback during conversational exercises.
Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
Teacher
North Adams High School
08.2008 - 07.2013
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Medical Records Clerk
Hillsdale Community Health Center
05.1990 - 04.1997
Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scaning and indexing important documents and files.
Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
Converted paper records to digital format, contributing to more efficient retrieval system.
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