Margaret L. Johnson-Brown
West Chester, PA 19380
abh52i@r.postjobfree.com
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Resourceful educated professional with ability to create a safe learning
environment; develop an environment that encourages open communication with
colleagues, students, parents and the community; implementation of class
instruction and student assessment in conjunction with state learning
regulations. Teaching Certification Program and experience.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
MOYER ACADEMY - Wilmington, DE
2/2010 - 6/2010
Science Teacher - 7th & 8th Grade
Implemented science curriculum - laboratory activities and instructional
learning within the classroom. Planned classroom curriculum aligned with
grade level state standards. Established a responsive and safe learning
environment that enabled all students to be creative. Proficient in
classroom management.
. Provided high-risk students with appropriate skills and behavior to
help them integrate to age and ability appropriate educational
settings
. Taught test taking skills
. Monitored goals and objectives set forth for students with IEP and
IIP
ISM, INC. - Wilmington, DE
2/2008 - 2/2010
Financial Aide Representative/Benefits Specialist
Provided assistance to parents and students in regard to the financial aid
process. Worked closely with school administrations who had questions and
concerns governing the financial aid process. Supported insurance field
advisers in the selling of health insurances plans and other products to
private-independent schools and independent school associates. Prepared
health insurance packets for insurance field advisors. Team player that was
goal oriented, detailed-oriented and self motivated. Excellent
communication skills - written/oral.
. Verified tax information for families applying for financial aid
. Determined eligibility and prepared award letters by using web-based
system
. Participated in start-up operation of the web-based system for
financial aid
. Knowledge of health insurance plans (medical and dental)
. Negotiated with insurance agents regarding medical plans
. Prepared proposals for Trust products -LTD, STD, Life, Voluntary Life
. Prepared vision/dental proposals, enrollments and renewals
. Traveled with insurance field agents to schools when selling health
insurance plans
. Prepared spreadsheets and other information for field advisors
. Utilized multi-task techniques to meet deadlines
. Negotiated with school administrators regarding Heath Savings Accounts
(FSA and HSA)
. Negotiated with school administrators regarding COBRA insurance
. Extensive knowledge regarding patient confidentiality laws - OBRA,
PHI, HIPAA
Margaret L. Johnson-Brown
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DELAWARE CERTIFICATION BOARD, INC. - Wilmington, DE 7/2004 -
12/2007
Board Administrator
Managed operation of office, utilizing multi-task techniques to meet
deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft, Word and Excel applications. Excellent
interpersonal, written and oral communications and organizational skills.
Duties entailed:
Monitored and assisted candidates applying for certification to become
drug/alcohol counselors. ie. : admission slips to candidates, scheduling,
collection of fees, materials to evaluators)
Took minutes at Board Meetings, then mailed to board members
Processed recertification and continuing educations applications for
counselors
Issued new certificates for counselors, once approved by Board
Updated policy/procedural manuals, applications and letters
DELAWARE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Wilmington, DE 1/2004 - 5/2004
Science Instructor
Lectured courses and laboratories in Biology and Environmental
Microbiology. Utilized appropriate instructional techniques, methods and
assessment strategies to enhance learning.
. Effectively communicated subject matter content and related to a
diverse population in a multicultural environment
. Planned science field trips related to Environmental Microbiology
VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL - Chester, PA
2003 - 2004
High School Science Teacher - 9th, 10th, 11th Grades
Implemented science curriculum - laboratory activities and instructional
learning within the classroom. Developed activities for individual/group
reading instruction related to science based activities.
. Created lessons of subject matter for three-dimensional projects
. Negotiator between students and administration when necessary
. Taught test taking skills
. Established a responsive and safe learning environment that enabled
all students to be creative.
. Proficient in classroom management skill
. Emphasized the importance of strong parental involvement
THOMAS A. EDISON CHARTER SCHOOL - Wilmington, DE
2001- 2003
Elementary School Teacher - 2nd & 4th Grades
Modified curriculum to accommodate the needs of students in each classroom,
preferably with TAM and special education techniques. Utilized technology
tools, cooperative learning techniques and strong classroom management
skills that created a safe and responsive environment that allowed all
students to be creative and develop to their full learning capacity.
. Helped students build social and cognitive competencies to support
healthy academic and personal growth
. Established standards, monitored, and ensured growth and achievement
while providing hands-on instructions and lessons that enabled all to
learn by explanation and demonstration
. Brought children below grade level, in reading and mathematics to
current grade level by creating innovative fun learning methods
. Monitored goals and objectives set forth for students with IEP and
IIP
Margaret L. Johnson-Brown
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SHUE MEDILL MIDDLE SCHOOL - Newark, DE
2000 - 2001
Science Teacher - 7th Grade
BANCROFT SUMMER ACADEMY - Wilmington, DE
Elementary School Teacher - 2nd Grade
J. FRAN DELL AND ASSOCIATES - Newark, DE
Time-Out Assistance - Elementary School
Implemented science curriculum - laboratory activities and instructional
learning within classroom. Developed curriculum and skill-building
activities, provided individual/group reading instruction, and established
strong classroom.
. Planned classroom curriculum aligned with grade level state standards
. Created lessons of subject matter for three-dimensional projects
. Facilitated time-out room and provided instructional support to
students
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE OF DE - Newark, DE
1999 - 2000
Associate Account Receivable Specialist
Reconciliated employer-based groups' medical premiums. Strong interaction
with marketing, claims departments and Human Resource personnel for
employer-based groups. Responded to correspondence from groups and direct
pay subscribers.
. Utilized IDX and Reflections computer systems to document and research
accounting
. Extensive knowledge regarding patient confidentiality laws - OBRA,
PHI, HIPAA
HOSPITAL OF UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Philadelphia, PA 1995
- 1999
Senior Patient Account Representative
Strong interaction with insurance companies - payment verifications,
refund, benefits, membership, third-party subrogation's, etc. Set up of
credit card transactions. Responded to correspondence inquiries from
patients, insurance companies, attorneys and healthcare professionals
regarding billing, demographic changes, insurance information, etc.
. Trained new Patient Account Representatives on service procedures.
. Initiated and participated in start-up of call center operation -
hospital/physician billing.
. Utilized computer systems - IDX and SMS for patient accounting data
. Extensive knowledge regarding patient confidentiality laws - OBRA,
PHI, HIPAA
. ICD-9/CPT-4 codes, medical terminology and interpretation of
operative/medical notes
WESTSIDE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - Philadelphia, PA
1993 - 1994
Elementary School Teacher 1st/2nd Grades
Developed curriculum and hands-on skill-building activities, provided group
and individual instruction and managed classroom within a private school
environment. Attended staff meetings to address curriculum and program
development, discipline policies and procedures and overall school
administration.
. Participated on committees for special activities and programs
Book Fair
Parent/Grandparent Appreciation Day
EDUCATION:
CHEYNEY STATE UNIVERSITY - Cheyney, PA
Teachers' Certification Program, Division of Graduate Studies
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY - Lincoln University, PA
B.A. Biology
Margaret L. Johnson-Brown
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Detailed educational knowledge, core skills and training includes:
Managing Under Pressure Seminar
Managing Multiple Projects, Objective and Deadline Seminar
Conflict Management Skills Seminar
Conflict Resolution Training
Diversity and Leadership Development Training
Student-Centered Instruction/Individual Educational Plans/Individual
Instructional Plan
Training & Development/Classroom Management/Parental and Community
Involvement
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Windows XP, Excel/Word - Spreadsheets, Internet, Email, IDX,
Reflection, GradePro
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC 1997 - present
Received Graduate Advisor Certification and served on Graduate Advisory
Council
Completed certification of Leadership Development Institute
Served on Education Committee
Served on Membership Committee
Served as both Chairperson/Co-Chairperson for Debutante Ball & Program