Experience

BERKELEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #87
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Art Teacher

  • Aug 2022 - Present


Bensenville Elementary School District 2

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Long Term Substitute Teacher- Visual Art

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Provide instruction to k-5 students in visual arts. I am introducing young students to the elements and principles of design through art history and culture. Students are challenged to use their imaginations and background knowledge to create a variety of art forms. I have created a warm and nurturing classroom for students to feel seen, heard and appreciated. Provide instruction to k-5 students in visual arts. I am introducing young students to the elements and principles of design through art history and culture. Students are challenged to use their imaginations and background knowledge to create a variety of art forms. I have created a warm and nurturing classroom for students to feel seen, heard and appreciated.


Glenbard High School DIstrict 87
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Short Call Substitute Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022


Home Instead Senior Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staffing Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Worked with a team of scheduling managers to assign caregivers to elderly clients homes for care. I worked closely with the client care team to ensure the best care for our clients. The scheduling department was fast paced and in high demand Our goals were to match caregivers with clients to have a successful client experience that was stable and long lasting. I worked closely with HR in regards to hiring needs and training. I developed strategies with my team to achieve company growth goals. These goals included caregiver retention, client retention, integration of technology in the clients home, and covid related precautions to stay safe and still retain company growth. Show less


The Pregnancy Pause
• Public Policy Offices
• 700 & Above Employee
• Mom

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2020


Aggeus Healthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scheduling Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Mar 2015

  • With a focus on forward planning and strategy we increased our patients seen a month from 12,000 to 15,000 in one year. New EMR/Scheduling software allowed us to track data and analyze our productivity. Tracking logistics and physician maximization created an environment of efficiency. • Hired and on-boarded new office staff and developed new training methods creating less turnover and a strong staff that facilitated a positive working environment both in the office and in the field.• Worked closely with IT and Software development on a new EMR/scheduling system that was designed specifically for our office. Implemented soft launches and gathered feedback and input from associates and physicians. Relaying relevant changes to make the EMR/scheduling program the most relevant and effective for both our scheduling teams in the office and our physicians in the field. Show less

• Director of Dental Services

  • May 2011 - Dec 2013

  Provided dental care to over 200 nursing homes in three states. I was hired as a scheduling associate and within months was promoted to organize and redesign the dental operations. I oversaw seven dentists/dental assistants in the field and five associates in the corporate office. • Increased profitability by 30% by moving billing and patient records to an electronic Medical Records system that was able to track recalls and billings making scheduling, billing, and patient access more efficient. • Decreased the wait time for a denture from six months to six weeks by assigning a dentist to specialize in dentures. • Designed and implemented a training program to implement new EMR system. • Contracted over 25 new nursing homes with new marketing materials designed by my team. • Created a team atmosphere that helped retain employees and reduce turnover. During my time as director our department had the lowest turnover rate. • Developed a quality system to assure patient satisfaction with protocols for emergency dental care, denture management, and dental recalls. With the help our account manager we administered patient satisfaction surveys to measure our on site service and patient care satisfaction. Show less


SNI Staffing
• Administative Temporary Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2011


Rush City Public Schools

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visual Art Teacher

  • Sep 2006 - May 2010

  Developed and wrote the district’s K-12 visual arts curriculum including five new classes. Advisor for the annual yearbook, technical director for the theater department, and 7th grade basketball coach. Developed and wrote the district’s K-12 visual arts curriculum including five new classes. Advisor for the annual yearbook, technical director for the theater department, and 7th grade basketball coach.



St.Cloud Cathedral High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visual Art Teacher

  • Sep 2004 - May 2006

  Developed and implemented new curriculum for 2D and 3D classes. Implemented an after school art club to increase interest in the visual arts and to increase registration in the elective art classes at the high school level. Developed and implemented new curriculum for 2D and 3D classes. Implemented an after school art club to increase interest in the visual arts and to increase registration in the elective art classes at the high school level.