Sabra Danser
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Professional with experience in educational support and administrative roles, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. Successfully monitored student progress and collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans, enhancing learning outcomes for diverse learners. In previous administrative positions, managed patient inquiries, maintained confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations, and provided support to clinical staff during patient visits. Proven ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders while ensuring efficient operations in fast-paced environments.
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Hendry County School Board
LaBelle, Florida
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
Medical Receptionist
Active Med Pros
Cape Coral, Florida
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
- Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain inventory levels.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items as needed and stocking shelves.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
- Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
- Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
Paraprofessional
Liberty County Schools
Hinesville, Georgia
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
Medical Receptionist
Pineview Gynecology
Morgantown, West Virginia
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain inventory levels.
- Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
- Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items as needed and stocking shelves.
- Took messages from patients and promptly relayed to appropriate staff.
- Processed patient payments and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
- Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
- Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space.
- Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to rendering services.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
- Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
- Scheduled appointments, optimizing patient satisfaction, provider time and treatment room utilization.
- Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Transmitted medical records and other correspondence by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Anesthesia Technician
Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, West Virginia
02.2004 - 06.2015
- Troubleshot technical issues related to anesthesia delivery systems when they arose.
- Completed documentation accurately within established timelines following each procedure.
- Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout the procedure and reported any changes to anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Adhered strictly to infection control standards while preparing operating rooms for use.
- Conducted regular safety checks on anesthesia machines and other medical equipment used in the OR suite.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Participated in staff meetings discussing new techniques or updates regarding patient care policies.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Performed routine maintenance on anesthesia machines according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
- Checked expiration dates on all medications prior to use in order to ensure safety of patients.
- Identified problems related to anesthesia delivery systems and took corrective action when needed.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
- Ordered supplies needed for OR setup based on anticipated cases scheduled for that day, week, month.
- Provided assistance with intubation and ventilation of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure patient comfort before, during, and after surgery.
- Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
- Set up pressure transducers by properly calibrating transducers and pressure nodules.
- Researched and implemented fully compliant practices in line with accrediting organizations and government requirements.
- Cleaned and restocked carts in operating rooms for general surgery and labor and delivery.
- Took appropriate action for malfunctioning equipment and utilized bio-technicians if unable to troubleshoot problem.
- Assembled procedure kits for blocks, central lines, arterial lines, blood product infusions and fiber optic scopes.
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Kept work areas and equipment clean and sanitized for optimal protection.
- Calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors to conduct pretests.
- Administered blood, blood products and supportive fluids.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morgantown High School
Morgantown, WV05-1981
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Student assessment
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Tutoring techniques
- Behavior management
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Confidentiality compliance
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Instructional support
- Crisis intervention
- Learning strategies
- Creating visual displays
- Effective communication
- Teacher assistance
- Teacher support
Certification
- Paraprofessional Certification in Georgia and Florida
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Hendry County School Board
02.2024 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Active Med Pros
02.2022 - 02.2024
Paraprofessional
Liberty County Schools
05.2019 - 06.2021
Medical Receptionist
Pineview Gynecology
06.2016 - 06.2018
Anesthesia Technician
Ruby Memorial Hospital
02.2004 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Morgantown High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
West Virginia University