Abbegayle Walker
Jacksonville, FL 32244
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Objective
Dedicated science professional with extensive background in process, research, and analysis. Works diligently with teams to develop new technologies, improve processes and inspire innovation.
Education
Bachelor of Science Jacksonville, FL
University of North Florida May 2015
Work Experience
Science Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
10/2020 – current
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established curriculum.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Microbiologist
Center for Disease Control
Jacksonville, FL
10/2019 – 11/2020
Performed non-research biological science work utilizing microbiological and molecular techniques, which currently includes DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction to identify and characterize pathogenic bacterial and viral agents.
Prepared reagents and samples.
Collecting, processing, and analyzing internal laboratory swipes/swabs for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and contamination monitoring.
Decontamination of workspaces, including Biological safety cabinets, hoods/air boxes, equipment, and other items associated with processing and analysis activities.
Performed routine equipment calibration, cleaning, assembly, and maintenance.
Proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste.
Medical Disability Claims Specialist
Department of Health
Jacksonville, FL
10/2015- 10/2019
Professional researching, developing, compiling, analyzing, and rendering independent decisions relative to Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income and/or Medically Needy disability claims filed in the State of Florida.
Processed cases from beginning to closure, reviewing computer generated alerts to ensure timely processing.
Maintained records and other reading materials related to services or benefits.
Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Utilized effective verbal communication skills and telephone techniques to develop and/or establish necessary factual medical and vocational documentation.
Evaluated a variety of documents to determine their evidentiary sufficiency for decision-making purposes; evaluated data for accuracy and completion.
Authorized purchase of specialized medical or psychological diagnostic services, when appropriate, for the purpose of documenting the severity of impairment.
Secured medical evidence of record needed to document the presence of "disabling" or "not disabling" impairments.
Rendered a formal decision of disability based on evidentiary requirements of Social Security law rules and regulations.
Understand and applied rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to services and benefits.
Patient Care Coordinator
Align Networks
Jacksonville, FL
05/2015 – 10/2015
Exercised quality customer service skills, including obtaining all necessary patient, medical, and demographic information from a variety of referral sources via various communication methods to establish and coordinate medical products and services while utilizing company database to maintain all related and protected patient records.
Triage all incoming requests based on date of receipt, date of service, and customer to ensure appropriate action is taken related to service level agreements.
Secured authorization from carrier for all referred products and services by the utilization of various communication methods while following all applicable carrier and/or state mandated policies regarding the proper authorization documentation.
Secured authorization from carrier for all referred products and services by the utilization of various communication methods while following all applicable carrier and/or state mandated policies regarding the proper authorization documentation.
In compliance with HIPPA regulations regarding the protection of Personal Health Information (PHI), utilized department mandated format to record all related referral content and activity, inclusive of medical and demographic information, into the company approved time locked database.
Account Specialist
State farm Insurance Companies
Jacksonville, FL
02/2012 – 02/2013
Keep abreast of data and databases administration industry trends/best practices for use in strategic and tactical planning.
Conducts research, analyzes and synthesizes information; anticipating business needs and its application to systems processes and it entail solutions.
Leads and/or contributes to strategic work (highly complex and crosses multiple organizational boundaries) and influences team members and business partners.
Functions with the highest level of autonomy; consistently assumes a lead/coordination role in completion of work responsibilities.
Drives, embrace, and enable an environment of change- fostering innovation championing initiatives, efforts and ideas for the Enterprise.
Work independently on daily work and demonstrates sound judgment in decision making with respect to matters with moderate to high complexity and importance.
Performs account maintenance regarding claim submissions and billing clarifications.
Corresponds orally and via written correspondence to policyholders, agency companies, banks, and other State farm enterprise services.