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Tiona Hodge

Katy,TX

Summary

Strategic professional with extensive expertise in analyzing regulations and legislation across local, state, federal, and international levels. Recognized for exceptional judgment in identifying potential risks and implementing effective solutions. Proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in diverse environments while adapting to evolving circumstances. Committed to leveraging skills to drive impactful outcomes within a dynamic team setting.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

ELAR Teacher

Katy Isd Education
Katy, TX
07.2020 - Current
  • Helping develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
  • Planning and delivering core lesson to all students
  • Maintaining proper order in the classroom while safeguarding students safety
  • Educating and differentiating based on students needs
  • Assessing students progress and adjusting accordingly
  • Providing educational and social emotional support to all students

Expeditor

Ontellus
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Composed letters and electronic correspondence for professionals and management team.
  • Developed strategies to streamline the overall authorization process while ensuring compliance with payer regulations.
  • Implemented best practices within the department that improved efficiency without compromising quality standards set forth by regulatory agencies.

Junior Compliance Officer

Federal Management Systems via DHS
Houston, TX
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Conduct Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) audits that may be both administrative and criminal in nature, and maintain evidence utilized to assess administrative fines
  • Prepare audit reports and associated administrative fine paperwork to support the issuance of Notices of Intent to Fine, Final Orders,
  • Warning Notices, and other related documentation for HSI audits.

Expeditor

US Legal Support
Houston, TX
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assembled legal request packets to send and retrieve records via mail, fax and email
  • Obtained medical, billing, employment, and records from service providers.
  • Scanned images and documents with careful attention to clear scans and to correct document naming conventions.
  • Provided file, document and record access to appropriate personnel.

Substitute Teacher

Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Implemented Lesson Plans while fostering a learning environment
  • Provided effective classroom instruction and management
  • Oversaw classroom activities and engagement
  • Created a safe environment where students can thrive

Office Manager

Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School
Indianapolis, IN
08.2014 - 01.2016
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Analyzed and organized work processes along with processing payroll
  • Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.

ESL Teacher

Tirso De Molina
Madrid, Spain
08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Prepared lesson plans and learning activities for English class curricula
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
  • Engaged students through visual and audio learning mechanisms

Legislative Intern

Capitol of Florida
Tallahassee, FL
01.2011 - 05.2013
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts, and briefs
  • Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

Legal Intern

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan
Atlanta, GA
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Provided administrative support and research for civil litigation and civil proceedings
  • Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Education

Master of Legal Studies - Legal Studies

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-2024

Teaching Certificate - Education

Teachworthy
08.2020

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Center For Advanced Legal Studies
Houston, TX
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Pre-Law

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
01.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Organizational
  • Time management
  • Strong Written and Oral Communication
  • Relationship Building and Rapport
  • Legal Research
  • Skilled in LexisNexis Research
  • Case Summaries
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Accounts Payable
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Assessment Development Knowledge
  • Flexible and Adaptive
  • Effective communication
  • Policy analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Qualitative analysis
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Legislative review
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Conducting assessments
  • Policy compliance
  • Research oversight

Timeline

ELAR Teacher

Katy Isd Education
07.2020 - Current

Expeditor

Ontellus
01.2020 - 06.2020

Junior Compliance Officer

Federal Management Systems via DHS
03.2019 - 05.2020

Expeditor

US Legal Support
09.2018 - 08.2019

Substitute Teacher

Aldine ISD
02.2018 - 01.2019

Office Manager

Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School
08.2014 - 01.2016

ESL Teacher

Tirso De Molina
08.2013 - 07.2014

Legislative Intern

Capitol of Florida
01.2011 - 05.2013

Legal Intern

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan
06.2010 - 08.2010

Master of Legal Studies - Legal Studies

Texas A&M University

Teaching Certificate - Education

Teachworthy

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Center For Advanced Legal Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Pre-Law

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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