Education and Office Professional skilled in motivation for At-risk high school students and employees. Skilled in office management, telephone and sales, collections and record keeping. Excellent english skills in speaking and writing. Strong background in office and educational settings.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Shasta Union High School District
10.2022 - Current
Assist at local High School in Special Education Department
Individual instruction in mathematics
Supervision in classroom and at school events and recesses
Have completed all Keenan Training Videos 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Cashier
Walmart Redding CA
10.2023 - 06.2024
Customer Service Representative
Assisted customers with purchases and information on location of merchandise
Trained in cash handling and customer service.
Paraprofessional
Shasta County Office Of Education Redding, CA
09.1989 - 06.2012
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
Maintained head count and attendance sheets
Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff
Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences
Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Paraprofessional
Calaveras Unified School District San Andreas And Surrounding Areas, CA
10.1988 - 06.1989
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
Tutored 8th grade students on Constitution Test
Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents
Childcare in Sapid Center
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Office Manager/ Sales and Telemarketing
Tri-Valley Water Systems Stockton, CA
01.1985 - 09.1988
Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
Maintained CRM database with customer updates and report generation
Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue
Maintained computer and physical filing systems
Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations
Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production
Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Collections Clerk
Lightning Express Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
01.1979 - 06.1985
Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor
Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances
Achieved performance goals on consistent basis
Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition
Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review
Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs
Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices
Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
Medical Records Clerk
Shasta General Hospital Redding, CA
06.1976 - 10.1977
Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers
Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law
Delivered charts to assigned areas of hospital by following established routing procedures
Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations
Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential
Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers
Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information
Identified new methods to optimize medical records management
Communicated effectively with staff, patients and insurance companies by telephone and mail
Created new physical files
Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records
Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information
Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order
Secured medical records against loss or unauthorized access.
Incoming Mail and Records Clerk
Prudential Insurance Company Anaheim, CA
06.1975 - 12.1975
Updated records with new information
Assisted with typing and answering incoming calls as required
Followed confidentially regulations to maintain privacy
Sorted all paperwork and documents alphabetically and according to dates and significance
Prepared files for transfer to other units or for retirement by labeling, listing, boxing and processing files
Participated in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of company and position
Checked daily incoming paperwork and documents and made copies before filing
Distributed mail, interoffice correspondence and faxes to correct personnel within facility
Engaged in active listening with callers to confirm or clarify information and diffuse upset callers
Followed up with staff and customers by phone and email regarding missing or needed information and compiled retrieved information into files
Processed correspondence, conducted post office pick-ups, and distributed mail to appropriate parties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norco High School
06.1975
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Educational assistance
Social development and integration
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Teaching/English Tutor
Records Management
Billing and Mail handling
Reporting
Office Skills
Sales Skills
Scheduling
Computer Skills
Certification
Paraprofessional Certification, Equal to AA degree.
Timeline
Cashier
Walmart Redding CA
10.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Paraprofessional
Shasta Union High School District
10.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Shasta County Office Of Education Redding, CA
09.1989 - 06.2012
Paraprofessional
Calaveras Unified School District San Andreas And Surrounding Areas, CA
10.1988 - 06.1989
Office Manager/ Sales and Telemarketing
Tri-Valley Water Systems Stockton, CA
01.1985 - 09.1988
Collections Clerk
Lightning Express Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
01.1979 - 06.1985
Medical Records Clerk
Shasta General Hospital Redding, CA
06.1976 - 10.1977
Incoming Mail and Records Clerk
Prudential Insurance Company Anaheim, CA
06.1975 - 12.1975
High School Diploma -
Norco High School
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