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Coordinated mini-lessons for a small group by mirroring the current curriculum and lesson plans. Supported classroom staff through effective communication, planning, and helping students learn with patience and a positive attitude.

Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment and followed health and safety precautions throughout the day. Taught children using a bi-weekly rotating-theme curriculum, prepared snacks per food-handler protocol, and built positive relationships with children and families.

Explained pre- and post-operative instructions to patients and supported surgery scheduling workflows. Submitted insurance authorizations, handled co-pays, and used medical terminology and codes (CPT/diagnosis) while providing strong customer service by phone and in office.

Greeted patients, handled appointment check-in/out, and ensured accurate verification of required information such as insurance cards and photo ID. Collected appropriate fees/co-pays, managed incoming calls, scheduled follow-ups, entered referrals, and prepared medical records and paperwork as needed.

Delivered exceptional guest service while booking reservations in a resort setting. Upsold rooms to encourage upgrades and ensured guests received helpful, hospitality-focused support to improve their overall experience.

Organized and prioritized scheduling tasks for surgical patients in an ophthalmology practice, including assisting the surgical patient flow. Used ophthalmic medical terminology and EMR systems to complete forms, navigate patient charts, and support confidential patient communication.

Continuing an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Savannah Technical College starting January 2026.

Activities and societies: EKG technician certificate; School Health Assistant role (per provided education notes).

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at the College of Southern Nevada from 2020 to 2025. Earned an EKG technician certificate and served as a School Health Assistant.

Studied a pre-medicine major at the University of Nevada, Reno from 2018 to 2019.

Activities and societies: Participated in sports all 4 years (track and cross country); National Honor Society community service; Bulldog Buddies assisting special needs students.

Earned an Advanced Honors Diploma from Centennial High School. Participated in track and cross country and completed community service through the National Honor Society, including Bulldog Buddies.