Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Safaa Aziz

Summary

Accomplished educator and manager with a proven track record at Walmart and Magnolia Ridge Child Development Center, blending superb interpersonal skills with bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic. Excellent time management, problem-solving and attention to detail skills with studying ICD-10CM, CPT, HCPCS eager to secure entry-level medical coder position.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

teacher

Magnolia Ridge Child Development Center
03.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • 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.

Volunteer

St Mary Coptic Orthodox Curch
01.2010 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of church activities.
  • Implemented activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.

Manager

Walmart
01.2016 - 09.2021
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Claims Associate

Walmart
06.2014 - 12.2015
  • Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims..
  • Improved team performance by providing ongoing training and support for Claims Associates on best practices and procedures.
  • Managed high-volume claim caseloads, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to company policies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, ensuring compliance in all aspects of claims handling.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.

Sales Associate

Walmart
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

cashier

Walmart
09.2011 - 10.2012


  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.

English Teacher

Malawi Middle School
09.2006 - 01.2010


  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.

Education

Certificate Program - Medical Records Coder

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
05.2024

Certificate Program - Release of Health Information Specialist

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
05.2024

Bachelor Degree in Education - English Education

El Minia University
El Minia, Egypt
06.2006

Skills

  • Bilingual English and Arabic both fluent in reading, writing, and speaking
  • Proficient computer Skills
  • Excellent time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent attention to detail and organization
  • Superb interpersonal and teamwork
  • Deadline Oriented Mindset
  • Verbal communication skills

Certification

Stress: Seeing With Optimism


Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update Training for
Child Care Staff (2024)


Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED


Antiracism: Self-awareness and Communication


Dealing with Anger – The Children's and Yours

References

Professor. Phyllis James, professor at Reynolds Community College

804-601-1659 | PJames@reynolds.edu


Tonya Scott, current supervisor at Magnolia Ridge Child Care Center

804-300-2339 | magnoliaridgecdc@yahoo.com


Danielle Delano, current colleague at Magnolia Ridge Child Care Center

7038991241 | magnoliaridgecdc@yahoo.com


Michael Salib, manager at Walmart Ashland, VA

804-503-0269 | mzsalib.s02795.us@wal-mart.com


Raed Fahim, board member at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church

804-497-6305 | rhigilliland@gmail.com


Emad Yakoub, Friend

804-263-2035 | eyakoub@hotmail.com

Timeline

teacher

Magnolia Ridge Child Development Center
03.2022 - Current

Manager

Walmart
01.2016 - 09.2021

Claims Associate

Walmart
06.2014 - 12.2015

Sales Associate

Walmart
01.2012 - 06.2014

cashier

Walmart
09.2011 - 10.2012

Volunteer

St Mary Coptic Orthodox Curch
01.2010 - Current

English Teacher

Malawi Middle School
09.2006 - 01.2010

Certificate Program - Medical Records Coder

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Certificate Program - Release of Health Information Specialist

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Bachelor Degree in Education - English Education

El Minia University
Safaa Aziz