Lead Funding Trainer
Talk To Me Technologies
2024 - Present
Promoted to Lead Trainer of the Funding Department. In charge of onboarding and training new hires, continuous cross-training of funding specialists, development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and resources, and creating reports to analyze and summarize key performance indicators.
Funding Specialist
Talk To Me Technologies
2023-2024
Responsible for creating and obtaining authorizations for durable medical equipment through insurance. Maintinaed regular and clear communication with stakeholders including clients, families, speech language pathologists, and more. Protected confidential information to meet government guidelines.
Secondary Educator
Social Studies
Instructional Strategist (Special Education)
2012 - 2022
9th-12th grade
Courses taught: Psychology, Sociology, U.S. History, World History, Economics, Contemporary Affairs, Government, Geography, Various Co-taught Courses
Leadership roles: WEA Representative (Head High School Rep), Co-chair of the PBIS Committee (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), Head of the Work Experience Program, Social Committee Member, Co-leader of East High E-Sports Team
Masters of Psychology
Walden University
Fall, 2013 – Summer, 2015
Bachelors, Social Sciences Education
Instructional Strategist I Endorsement
University of Northern Iowa
Fall, 2006 – December, 2010 and Fall, 2012 – Fall, 2013
An educator for over a nearly 15 years!
Has a passion for helping.
A leader. Willing to step up!
Well-organized and prepared.
A strong written and verbal communicator.
A creative thinker.