Rivers Ater
Natchez,MS
Summary
I believe it is important for a classroom to support children in their various personalities and learning styles. I will provide hands on activities, group learning opportunities, and individual work to help guide children through the curriculum while maintaining a positive and Christian learning environment.
I believe that it is my responsibility to my students, as well as our school and parish, to bring consistency and warmth to my job in the hope that I can encourage students to reach their full potential in all aspects of life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Office Coordinator
Miss Lou Physical Therapy
Natchez, MS
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Improved patient relations by proactively addressing concerns or complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Handled financial transactions responsibly, collecting copayments and processing payments with attention to detail.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management to maintain an organized office environment.
- Managed high call volumes effectively, addressing patient inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cathedral School
Natchez, MS
03.2023 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Optical Technician
Miss-lou Eye Care
Natchez, MS
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
- Maintained inventory levels and accurate records of contact lenses and eyeglass frames.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Filled and dispensed eyeglass prescriptions, fitting frames, lenses and contact lenses for comfort and convenience.
- Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size, and temple length to select comfortable frames.
- Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal, and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
- Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
Store Manager
Jack + Stella, A Children's Boutique
Natchez, MS
02.2010 - 04.2013
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Education
No Degree -
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LANo Degree -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Natchez, LAHigh School Diploma -
Huntington School
Ferriday, LA05.2007
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Different Learning Styles
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Active Participation
- Behavior Redirection
- Class Encouragement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Smart Board Technology
- Quick Learner
Certification
Up to date certification with VIRTUS Protection of Children safety program.
Additional Information
Active coordinator of children’s ministry at St Mary.
Timeline
Front Office Coordinator
Miss Lou Physical Therapy
08.2023 - 07.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cathedral School
03.2023 - Current
Optical Technician
Miss-lou Eye Care
05.2013 - 06.2015
Store Manager
Jack + Stella, A Children's Boutique
02.2010 - 04.2013
No Degree -
University of Louisiana At Monroe
No Degree -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma -
Huntington School