Tara Swartz
Pocahontas,VA
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
City of Bluefield West Virginia
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
Lead Teacher Toddler Room
Kirk's Blessings
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
Patient Access Representative
Princeton Community Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2012
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Compiled and maintained patient medical records to keep information complete and up-to-date.
- Processed payments using cash and credit cards, maintaining accurate records of transactions.
- Delivered support to medical staff in completion of patient paperwork.
- Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
- Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties.
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures.
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Patient Registration Specialist
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 05.2006
- Explained financial responsibilities to patients as well as payment options and potential collection procedures imposed upon patients and other responsible parties.
- Imaged and scanned patient and registration documentation into electronic patient records.
- Collected payments and co-pays from customers using large variety of insurance programs, adjusting amounts based on specific plan directives.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Gathered demographic and insurance information to register patients for medical appointments.
- Verified insurance coverage to confirm patient coverage for necessary medical services.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA05.2008
High School Diploma -
Graham High School
Bluefield, VA06.1993
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Custodian
City of Bluefield West Virginia
01.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Teacher Toddler Room
Kirk's Blessings
03.2019 - 02.2020
Patient Access Representative
Princeton Community Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2012
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2008 - 05.2010
Patient Registration Specialist
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Graham High School
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