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Sarah Thames

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Passionate about supporting students and staff in their individual and group needs, creating a well run and structured school environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant

Hillsboro School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained orderly playground environment by enforcing school rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Mentored Recess aides by sharing strategies learned through PLAYWORKS program. Collaborated with recess aides on ways to improve recess and behavioral issues
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between students through mediation and communication techniques. Utilized Synergy and DCA to access information relevant to student follow up
  • Provided first aid assistance to injured students, following established protocols and procedures.
  • Managed playground equipment inventory, ensuring availability and proper maintenance for safe use by students.
  • Created spreadsheets to track student behavior, collaborating with teachers on strategies to promote positive and safe recess

Preschool Teacher

Noah's Place Preschool
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms of 8-12 students by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.

Patient Service Representative/Billing Specialist

Women's Healthcare Associates
03.2013 - 01.2016
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow. Extensive use of Microsoft Applications
  • Managed approximately 150 incoming phone calls, emails, and faxes per day, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval. Utilized Centricity and EPIC software systems
  • Entered procedure codes and diagnosis codes into medical billing software.
  • Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies

Portland State University
Portland, OR
12.2011

Associate of Science - General Studies

Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR
06.2009

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Synergy
  • Microsoft Applications
  • Google Applications
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Employee Training
  • Customer Service
  • Activity implementation
  • Inventory Control

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Hillsboro School District
08.2023 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Noah's Place Preschool
09.2022 - 06.2023

Patient Service Representative/Billing Specialist

Women's Healthcare Associates
03.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies

Portland State University

Associate of Science - General Studies

Clackamas Community College

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