SANDRA GARNER
Elkins Park,PA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
School District Of Philadelphia
10.2008 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
Claims Adjuster
Independence Blue Cross
02.1998 - 10.2008
- Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
- Managed large volume of medical claims on daily basis.
- Paid or denied medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria.
- Reported to management on customer problems, field conditions, safety issues and policy problems.
Claims Processor
AARP Prudential Insurance
04.1990 - 02.1998
- Evaluated accuracy and quality of data entered into agency management system.
- Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
- Collaborated with claims department and industry anti-fraud organizations to resolve claims.
- Established positive and trusting relationships with clients, administering efficient customer service and processing returned checks quickly.
Retail Assistant Manager
Clover Stores
01.1980 - 06.1987
- Upheld company customer service standards to provide customers with outstanding service and friendly environment.
- Acted as in-store sales leader and maintained strong presence on floor to build relationships with customers, support and develop team and increase revenue.
- Handled customer service by dealing with complaints, organizing stock and answering customer questions.
- Maintained, cleaned and organized store to provide positive shopping experience for customers and inspiring workplace for team members.
Education
Masters of Elementary Education - Education
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr, PA05.2003
Skills
- Assess Students
- Emergent Curriculum
- Blackboard Software
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Esl-English as Second Language
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Performance Assessment
- Parent Conferences
Timeline
Teacher
School District Of Philadelphia
10.2008 - Current
Claims Adjuster
Independence Blue Cross
02.1998 - 10.2008
Claims Processor
AARP Prudential Insurance
04.1990 - 02.1998
Retail Assistant Manager
Clover Stores
01.1980 - 06.1987
Masters of Elementary Education - Education
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Rosemont College
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