Experience

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  Everett Public Schools MA

  • United States
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Equity Committee Member

    • Sep 2023 - Present

  • Special Education Inclusion Teacher 8th Grade

    • Aug 2023 - Present

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  Boston Public Schools

  • Brighton MA

  • Special Education Inclusion Teacher 9th Grade

    • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
    • Brighton MA

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  Lynn Vocational Technical Institute

  • United States
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Inclusivity Panel Mentor

    • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Special Education Inclusion & Resource English Teacher

    • Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

    Co-teaches 11th and 12th Grade English. Resource classes: 9th, 11th and 12th Grade.Oversees the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans, and coordinates standardized test accommodations, special education screenings, and related services.Has a working knowledge of federal and state Special Education laws. Leverages data collection and analysis to ensure academic success for all students. Creates powerful and trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues through teamwork, respect, integrity, empathy and work ethic.Leverages previous business experience to introduce students to leaders in various industries.

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  Everett Public Schools MA

  • Everett, MA

  • Unassigned Teacher - Everett High School

    • Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Everett, MA

    Mid career transition into Education. Taught 11th Grade English class for three months while teacher was on maternity leave.Taught 11th Grade Physics class for one month while teacher recovered from surgery.Co-taught Life Skills Summer School Program.

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  World Financial Group (WFG)

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Producer/Associate

    • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Greater Boston Area

    Helped individuals and families develop strategic planning on how to secure their financial futures and achieve their financial goals through utilization of our diverse products and services. This strategy includes proper insurance protection, tax free retirement savings, college saving plans, income protection, Long Term Care, etc. Trained and coached individuals seeking a career change to consider becoming a financial service business owner.

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  Insperity

  • Waltham, MA

  • Business Performance Advisor

    • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Waltham, MA

    The mission of Insperity is to help businesses succeed so communities prosper. Insperity helps small and medium sized businesses run better, grow faster and make more money. As an Insperity Business Performance Advisor my job was to partner with and help the C Suite and business owners in three main areas: Revenue Generation, Cost Containment & Profit Protection. Our HR and business performance solutions are the best in the marketplace and deliver administrative relief, big company benefits, reduced liabilities and a systematic way to improve productivity.

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  Heartland Payment Systems

  • Boston, MA

  • Relationship Manager

    • May 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Boston, MA

    Heartland is the 5th largest payment processor as well as the 8th largest payroll company.Achieved Diamond Club and became vested within one year.Helped businesses and entrepreneurs succeed by providing innovative payment processing solutions, data security, 24-hour domestic customer service, and more—with fair & upfront pricing. (Interchange Plus).Fortune 1000 A+ BBB rated company that has exceptional EMV compliant terminals, POS, Mobile and ECommerce solutions. Next day funding (batch out by 8pm, weekends fund on Monday), Our Amex rates are similar to other cards and appear on same statement.

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  Sneakers to Beakers

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Founder/Executive Director

    • 2013 - 2015
    • Greater Boston Area

    Nonprofit Multicultural After-School Curriculum of Sports & STEM

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  Lexington Insurance Company (AIG)

  • Boston, Massachusetts

  • Business Analyst

    • Jul 2009 - May 2014
    • Boston, Massachusetts

    Advanced organizational priorities through in-depth business, system and process analysis. Led national initiatives that inspire change and improvement in daily operations. Trained personnel in new systems to facilitate integration and adoption. Served as trusted liaison to decision-makers and staff. Conducted audits from home office for national business units.Streamlined and enhanced operations through revised processes and procedures.

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  Inland Underwriters Insurance Agency

  • Boston, Massachusetts

  • Commercial/Personal Lines Insurance Producer

    • Jan 2007 - Oct 2008
    • Boston, Massachusetts

    Developed and managed portfolio by initiating, cultivating and managing relationships with business leaders and individual clients. Marketed and sold products in national and niche markets. Established ever-growing list of contacts in real estate, food service, hospitality, construction and other industries.Key Achievements:Built profitable relationships that generated significant referral business.Leveraged exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to drive sales performance in a competitive industry.

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  Safety Insurance Company

  • Boston, MA

  • Various including seven years in management

    • Oct 1984 - Dec 2006
    • Boston, MA

    Earned a series of promotions with roles as Underwriting Services Manager, Underwriting Manager, Statistical Records Rating Supervisor, Underwriter, Senior Analyst, Branch Manager and Internal Auditor. Spearheaded and participated in numerous growth and change projects designed to create an efficient, organized and profitable organization. Led and inspired teams with accountability for departments with 4-12 employees. Provided training and motivation at many operational levels.Key Achievements:Presented solutions, achieved consensus and earned staff "buy in;" oversaw restructuring of Underwriting Services Department. Provided vision and direction that enabled the team to embrace change and work collaboratively to eliminate inefficiencies and overcome performance gaps.Discovered $350,000 in overpayments, unreported premiums and improper discounts, and proposed development of a new Internal Auditor position to protect company assets.Grew annual premium by $200,000 through creation of system queries and utilization of outside vendors.Created and facilitated a new training program to educate and inform personnel about the industry, company policies and legal affairs.Solid 1,500+ insurance policies in 18 months.