Tiffany Scuefield
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate elementary education professional with more than seven years of experience supporting instruction, managing classrooms, and promoting student success within Chicago Public Schools. Skilled in classroom management, lesson implementation, differentiated instruction, and building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Trusted to lead a fourth-grade classroom during a teacher's extended leave of absence and frequently selected to provide instructional coverage across multiple elementary grade levels when substitute teachers were unavailable. Passionate about creating engaging, student-centered learning environments that foster academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Andrew Carnegie Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Supported instructional staff in delivering tailored educational programs to diverse student populations.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans, ensuring compliance with state guidelines and standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported special needs students through one-on-one assistance, enabling them to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.
- Provided ongoing feedback to teachers on student progress, facilitating necessary adjustments to support individual growth better.
Paraprofessional Educator
Lawndale Community Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 07.2025
- Supported instructional staff in delivering tailored educational programs to diverse student populations.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans, ensuring compliance with state guidelines and standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported special needs students through one-on-one assistance, enabling them to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.
- Provided ongoing feedback to teachers on student progress, facilitating necessary adjustments to support individual growth better.
OST (Out-of-School Time) Lead
Lawndale Community Academy
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Managed daily operations of summer and after-school programs
- Maintained attendance records and entered data into student information systems (Aspen)
- Coordinated communication between students, parents, faculty, and administrators
- Supported scheduling, program setup, and student enrollment processes
- Performed administrative tasks including documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping
- Ensured smooth program operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Patient Access Specialist
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed patient registration processes to ensure accurate data entry and compliance with healthcare policies.
- Facilitated insurance verification processes to improve efficiency in patient access operations.
- Upheld patient privacy standards by consistently following HIPAA regulations and institutional protocols.
- Facilitated effective communication with patients, addressing concerns with professionalism and urgency.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
Medical Receptionist / Medical Assistant
Sinai Medical Group
Chicago, IL
02.2010 - 11.2016
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to optimize daily workflow.
- Coordinated front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient check-in and check-out processes.
- Assisted in training new staff on office procedures and software systems to enhance team performance.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
HR Assistant
Hudson Group
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Managed filing systems and conducted data entry to ensure organized record-keeping and information accessibility.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on the human resources database.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Maintained comprehensive applicant records and orchestrated interview appointments to support hiring initiatives.
- Ensured confidentiality of employee and applicant information to maintain trust and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2025
Skills
- Customer service expertise
- Proficient in high-volume calls
- Data Entry & Recordkeeping
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Effective communication skills
- Multitasking & Organization
- Applicant/Patient Intake Processes
- Student engagement
- Behavioral interventions
- Classroom management
- Teacher collaboration
- Classroom organization
TECHNOLOGY
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Student Information Systems (Aspen)
- Electronic Medical Record Systems (EMR)
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Andrew Carnegie Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
OST (Out-of-School Time) Lead
Lawndale Community Academy
06.2020 - 07.2024
Paraprofessional Educator
Lawndale Community Academy
08.2019 - 07.2025
Patient Access Specialist
Northwestern Medicine
11.2016 - 08.2019
Medical Receptionist / Medical Assistant
Sinai Medical Group
02.2010 - 11.2016
HR Assistant
Hudson Group
08.2005 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix