Shayla Pellerin
Houston,TX
Summary
Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students
Kipp Nexus Primary School
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Justice.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Coordinated smooth mealtimes and student transitions.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students to avoid body shaming and increase compliance.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Physical Education Teacher
Kipp Nexus Primary
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught physical education classes for over 25 students per class covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching the benefits of sportsmanship.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop a sense of accomplishment.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate itinto everyday life.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with the school curriculum.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Billing and Collection Manager
Spectracell Laboratory
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Lead and conducted in-depth analysis of business performance versus business goals
- Managed reporting of business efforts and all relations to all major health insurance companies
- Oversaw design, regulation, and daily management of billing projects
- Managed and supported business risk and worked to develop and implement strategic solutions
- Planned resources and assisted in training staff and consistently developing talent pipeline
- Achieved high levels of satisfaction by skillfully coordinating competing priorities and devising and executing strategies to meet schedules
- Reported all necessary information billing companies and worked to achieve and maintain companies' financial goals.
Provider Service Claims Representative
Anthem, Inc
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Reviewed claims for completeness, accuracy, and correct coding
- Processed and adjudicated medical claims according to health plan policies
- Performed adjustments, investigated claims, and provided telephone coverage for customer service department
- Committed to the assistance and support of others while maintaining a cheerful and helpful attitude
- Provided a high level of customer service and client relations based on outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Examined diagnosis and procedures codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity, and appropriateness according to services rendered
- Performed application benefit contracts, pricing, processing, policies, procedures, Medicaid government regulations, coordination of benefits, & healthcare terminology.
Regulatory Analyst
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Hired on from college internship with the Agency for Health Care Administration
- Calculated and set rates for the settlement of Medicaid interim reimbursement rates
- Prepare special reports and analyses on provider costs and fiscal effects of nursing home cost
- Developed long range plans for monitoring of cost reimbursements rate setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medicaid financial and statistical information at state and nation levels
- Set facility market rates in accordance with Medicaid reimbursement plans according to federal and state regulations
- Provided technical assistance and consultation to departmental staff
- Exhibit up-to-date knowledge concerning nursing homes with the Florida Medicaid Program.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
05.2011
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Academic Intervention
- Behavioral Management
- Plan Institutional Strategies
- Improve Faculty Performance
- Teaching
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Parental Communication
- Policy Development
- Core Knowledge Sequence
- Classical Education
Timeline
Dean of Students
Kipp Nexus Primary School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Physical Education Teacher
Kipp Nexus Primary
07.2018 - 07.2021
Billing and Collection Manager
Spectracell Laboratory
10.2016 - 07.2018
Provider Service Claims Representative
Anthem, Inc
07.2014 - 10.2016
Regulatory Analyst
08.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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