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Keri Young

Moneta

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Franklin County Public Schools, excelling in behavior management and effective communication. Proven ability to support students with diverse needs through individualized assistance and classroom organization. Recognized for fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing instructional strategies, contributing to improved student outcomes.


Created and passionately pursues growing an after school book club for 5th and 2nd graders over the past 4 years to foster leadership, mentoring and develop life skills for success based on the book series written by Sean Covey "7 Habits of Happy Kids". The program has been personally funded to include a healthy snack and chat session, puppet presentations, stress management strategies, partner and small group reading and discussion, life application challenges, individual and team incentives, and team building fitness activities


Goal-oriented offering support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.


Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Franklin County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
  • Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing learning activities and assisting students with diverse needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized educational plans for students requiring additional support.
  • Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators to enhance instructional strategies.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Assisted in the preparation of instructional materials and resources aligned with curriculum objectives.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.

Front Office Administrator

Frederick SLP
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless check-in and check-out processes.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling for clients and clinicians, optimizing daily workflows.
  • Using initially WebPT software, then upgrading to Athena, managed patient demographics, referrals, insurance with copay, coinsurance, deductible, and self-pay verification and collections.
  • Implemented electronic health record systems, enhancing data accuracy and retrieval speed.
  • Trained new administrative staff on office procedures and software applications.
  • Developed client communication protocols, improving overall service satisfaction ratings.
  • Oversaw daily administrative tasks, maintaining compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed front office operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for clients and visitors alike.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues through a proactive approach.
  • Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services to expedite delivery.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Boosted client retention rates with exceptional service provided during every interaction, both in-person and via phone/email correspondence.
  • Assisted in the onboarding process for new employees, providing comprehensive training and guidance as needed.
  • Optimized appointment scheduling to maximize productivity while minimizing conflicts or doublebookings.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Clinical Outcome Assistant

LifeBridge Carroll Hospital Center
08.2017 - 06.2019

This position was newly created to reduce the workload on charge nurses, allowing them additional time to devote to nursing staff, patients, and family care. The COA is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibility for rounding on nursing units, performing quality checks, and reviewing medical records for accuracy and completion of listed measures. The COA then reports back with issues and resolutions to the appropriate nursing staff and leadership teams. The COA works closely with the nursing, quality improvement, and patient safety leadership to support compliance with patient care outcomes.

  • Assisted in managing electronic health records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality compliance.
  • Streamlined administrative processes, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Led quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Mentored junior assistants, promoting skill development and performance excellence within the team.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications for various tasks.
  • Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
  • Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by managing email correspondence and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Streamlined document preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
05-1999

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Teacher support
  • Patient
  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom support
  • Computer skills
  • Student supervision
  • Instructional support

Accomplishments

I started out my career in health care as a nursing assistance in long term care, medical assistant in doctor's offices, patient care tech and surgical tech in the hospital and eventually earning a Associates in Science degree RN program in 1999.


I then became a mother of twins focusing on my family working at home, volunteering in church and the school system for 9 years.


I returned to the work force in 2014 working with children with profound disabilities, became a teaching assistant for YMCA Head Start Program, Patient Access Registrar, Clinical Outcome Assistant, Private Practice Speech Therapy Administrator and currently a Paraprofessional supporting elementary age students.


I have a passion for serving in my community, promoting health and fitness with a positive and caring attitude. In addition I am gifted with strong people skills, a self starter and detail oriented with integrity, and a life learner always seeking to grow and make meaningful connections with people of all faith and cultural backgrounds.

Certification

RN inactive License,

Certificate in Child Development needed to teach preschool.

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Franklin County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current

Front Office Administrator

Frederick SLP
06.2019 - 09.2021

Clinical Outcome Assistant

LifeBridge Carroll Hospital Center
08.2017 - 06.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Frederick Community College
Keri Young