Suzanne (Suzy) Thacker

***** ******* ***** *****, *******, TX 77375 713-***-**** ad4xsb@r.postjobfree.com

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●Diligent, engaging, and meticulous career professional with 40+ years of success and contributions in the medical and educational fields.

●Holds an M.Ed. in Science Education/Biology, B.S. in Biology, 36 doctoral hours in Curriculum & Instruction for Science Education, and holds certification as a Professional Medical Coder through AAPC n Lab, and Neurology.

●Solid background in all levels of Biology and Anatomy and Physiology

●Has a varied and successful work history

●Strong leadership, time management, interpersonal communications, and project management skills.

●Technically proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and many proprietary programs; readily adapts to new systems and technologies.

●Recognized as a top performer with a strong work ethic who expertly handles a high-volume workload and confidential matters while providing outstanding, high-quality services.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Group and individual instruction, curriculum development, lesson planning

MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Utilization of grade/subject appropriate instructional websites.

ICD 10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS medical coding certification

EDUCATION & TRAINING

36 doctoral hours in Curriculum & Instruction for Science Education

University of Houston, Houston, TX

M.Ed. in Science Education

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Optum United Healthcare – Remote (5/2023 – 1/2024)

HCC Medical Coding

Worked with Electronic Medical Records to code both physician and hospital charts for billing purposed.

Concordia Lutheran High School – Teacher (8/2018-5/2022)

Private School – Tomball TX

●Created lesson plans, develop instructional materials, and instruct Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology, Pre-AP Biology, and Environmental Science to high school students grades 9-12

●Administer tests/exams, record grades and notes, and effectively manage classroom both in person and online.

Second Baptist School – Teacher (8/2014-5/2018)

Private School – Houston, TX

●Created lesson plans, developed instructional materials, and instructed Anatomy and Physiology, and Pre-AP Biology to high school students.

●Administered tests/exams, recorded grades and notes, and effectively managed classroom.

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Klein Collins High School – Teacher (8/2000-5/2012)

Public School – Klein ISD – Spring, TX

●Created lesson plans, developed instructional materials, and instructed Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology, and Pre-AP Biology to high school students.

●Administered tests/exams, recorded grades and notes, and effectively managed classroom.

●Served in an advisory capacity as the Science Department Chair for science facilities constructed at the new school and, later, as a department leader for a staff of 12.

Lonestar College, Adjunct Professor (8/2008-8/2014)

Public Higher Education School – Lonestar College System – Houston TX

Instruct first year Biology course material to Biology majors both lecture and lab

Instruct nursing students in first semester Anatomy & Physiology, both lecture and lab

Instructed high school students in first semester level Anatomy & Physiology dual credit course

Jersey Village High School, Teacher, and Biology Team Leader (10/1983-5/2000)

Public School – Cypress Fairbanks ISD – Houston TX

Created lesson plans, developed instructional materials, and instructed Anatomy and Physiology, GT Biology, on-level Biology, and remedial biology to high school students.

Administered tests/exams, recorded grades and notes, and effectively managed classroom.

Served in an advisory capacity as the Biology Team Leader for a staff of 8.

Curtin Matheson Scientific – Outside Sales Representative (5/1982 – 101983)

Houston, TX

Sold laboratory supplies and equipment to both large and small clinics and hospitals in the Houston/Galveston area (Houston Medical Center primarily)

Alief Hastings High School, Teacher (8/1980-5/1982)

Public School – Alief ISD – Houston TX

Created lesson plans, developed instructional materials and led instruction to on-level Biology, and Physical Science high school students.

Administered tests/exams, recorded grades and notes, and effectively managed classroom.

Ellender Memorial Junior High School, Teacher

Public School – Terrebonne Parish – Houma LA

2004

Baker Workover – 3/1979 – 8 1979

Houma, LA

Worked as receptionist, order entry, supply supervisor for an oil drilling company

Was asked to serve as safety training officer before leaving for a teaching position

Gyn & OB Associates – 5/1976 – 8/1976 & 5/1977 – 8/1977)

Clear Lake TX

Served as office help, physician aid, medial records manager for a large obstetrical practice – part time summer

Clear Lake Hospital Laboratory – 5/1977 – 8/1977

Served as part time laboratory technician for bacteriology night shift – part time summer

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PROFESSIONAL AWARDS & HONORS

●Klein Collins Teacher of the Year

●Klein ISD Educational Excellence Award

●Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Wall of Fame Recipient

●King Foundation Summer Program for Advanced Educators, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

●Texas Medical Association Excellence in Science Teaching, Outstanding Secondary Science Teacher of the Year

●Cypress Fairbanks Instructional Excellence Grant

●Tandy Corporation Technology Scholar Excellence in Science Teaching

●Nominee for Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching

PAST/PRESENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIE

●National Association of Biology Teachers

●National Science Teachers Association

●Human Anatomy & Physiology Society

●Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching; national conference presenter 10/1992

●Texas Association of Biology Teachers

●Texas Association for Gifted and Talented; conference presenter 11/1990, 11/1992

●Science Teachers Association of Texas

●Metropolitan Association of Teachers of Science

●Association of Texas Professional Educators

●Harris County Museum of Health and Medical Science Educational Advisory Committee Member

●Texas Association of Biology Teachers Awards Committee Member

●Texas Teacher Advisory Committee, Prentice-Hall Publishers, Biology Textbook Student Edition, Kenneth R. Miller, and Joseph Levine

●Textbook Reviewer for Prentice-Hall publishers, Human Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine Marieb

●Texas State Advisory Committee for STARR Test

VOLUNTEER WORK

●Houston Symphony Chorus singer, Community Outreach

●Texas Master Chorale singer, Community Outreach

●Wildlife Center of Texas, Environmental Rehabilitation

●Chi Omega Alumnae Association

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