Special Education High School

Sara A. Santos

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a well-rounded Certified English Language Arts & Reading Teacher with a minor in Reading (ELAR 8-12). Furthermore, I have I a Master of Science Degree in Generic Special Education with a minor in Reading. In addition, I am ESL Certified. I am currently employed with United Independent School District (UISD) as an English/ESL Teacher; I have recently been given the 15 year pin of employment with the district. However, I have had a diversity of educational and motivational teaching and learning experiences as an employee: 11 years as an English Teacher. 2 years as a Motivational Learning Center (MLC) unit, 1 year as an In-School Suspension Aide (ISS), and 1 year as a Secretary to the Counselors.

I am currently seeking a position for Reading Coordinator candidacy; I am the best candidate for this position due to the variety of my educational and professional background to help serve our teachers and students and close all the learning gaps. As a coordinator I would work and consult hand-in-hand with teachers to facilitate our students learning and comprehension. I am an advocate for “ALL students to motivate and stimulate all our diverse populations because I firmly believe “It takes a village to raise a child.” My motto is that “All children can learn” if taught in accordance to their individualistic needs, so differential instruction should be given in accordance. Without a doubt my well-rounded experience and my passion to teach makes me the best candidate for this position.

Master of Science: Generic Special Education(EC-12) with a minor in Reading

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education: English Language Arts and Reading (8-12) with a minor in Reading.

Experience with the TEXAS-Teacher Evaluation Support System (T-TESS)

Experience as a District Lead Team Committee member

ESL Certified

Fifteen Years with United Independent School District and Thirteen years of experience as a

Teacher

Volunteer National Honor Society Adviser for Four Years

Volunteer as Individual Graduation Committee (IGC)

Volunteer to orientate students for the Texas Success Initiative

Test Administrator: TELPAS, STAAR EOC

Technological Literate

Ten years of experience in working with Recent Immigrants (RI) and Recent Arrival (RA)

Students

Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)

Bilingual: English and Spanish

Train Medical Office Staff in Med iSOFT, MARS, Quick Books, Billing, Appeals, and medical office procedures and regulations.

Interview. Hired, Fired, Reprimanded, and New Employee Orientations in accordance to federal and state laws and regulations.

EDUCATION

GED Certification 1985

Laredo, Community College

Associates of Arts

Magna Cum Laude

Laredo Community College May 11, 2009

Bachelor of Arts

Magna Cum Laude

Texas A&M International University December 11, 2010

Master of Science

Magna Cum Laude

Texas A&M International University December 15, 2012

SKILLS

Develop, coordinate and implement procedures to identify Recent Immigrants (RI) and recent Arrivals (RA); including a review of student data and testing of students.

Develop, coordinate and implement procedures for the best classroom placement.

Supervise employees to adhere to the district’s guidelines & expectations.

I stay current with bilingual and ESL trends to help student needs efficiently and effectively.

Analyze local and state assessment data to anticipate the best support systems for the districts’ bilingual and ESL students.

Collaborate with all departments of Elementary, Secondary and Special Education to assist in the development and revisions of the Early Transition, ESL pull-out program, DUAL Language, and the foreign language curriculum as needed.

Develop and provide language learners with appropriate coursework through curriculum modification, acceleration, etc.

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Starting From Current Job 2010- Now State Certified ELAR/ESL Secondary Teacher and National Honor Society Sponsor Lyndon B. Johnson High School– United Independent School District. I have a passion to help my EL students excel academically and work diligently and cooperatively with counselors and administrators to develop, coordinate, and implement strategic procedures to teach a diversity of English learners in my classroom; working as part of our campus LPAC committee to review student testing data to make decisions with the students best interest to administer the best testing linguistic accommodations. I have helped our campus supervise other campus bilingual department employees to adhere to the district’s guidelines & expectations. I am current with bilingual and ESL trends to address efficiently and effectively future implications for students and with the district. I stay on top of legislative bills and laws and anticipate the changes needed to meet the needs of the bilingual students. I analyze local and state assessment data to anticipate the best support systems for our El students.

2003-2006

Dr. Rene Compean Laredo, Texas 78041

Trained all office personnel and physician’s wife on using software, input all ICD-10 codes and CPT codes with prices into the system. I recouped outstanding balances for doctor that he made me an offer to stay until I attained my Bachelors Degree.

06/2003- to 10/2003

Aurora Health Clinics Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Medical Coding Specialist Received physicians charges via a super bill and submitted electronically to insurance carriers. Responsible for all follow up on insurance claims to Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance. I answered all patient telephone inquiries regarding their bills and insurance questions. Provided physicians with monthly reports of their receivables, In addition, served as Spanish to English translator for physicians based on demand.

1998-2003

Antonio Rodriquez MD, PA. Laredo, Texas

Office Manager Laredo, Texas

Cross-trained all employees and established guidelines for proper coding/billing for providers; worked hand in hand with front office staff to ensure that the proper information was received for claims processing. Oversaw and ran necessary reports to ensure that all statuses were worked in a timely manner and helped in any capacity necessary. Maintained and updated all files including insurance companies, diagnosis, procedure, fees/profiles and ran, processed and ensured accuracy of patient statements on a bi-monthly basis. In addition, I worked collections which included mailing of correspondence, working with patients to establish promissory notes for payment and if necessary forwarded accounts to collection agency.

1993-1998

Laredo Home Medical Equipment Laredo, Texas 78042

Submitted detailed claims to insurance companies for several practicing health care providers, and maintained the highest levels of accuracy and patient confidentiality; quickly identified and resolved medical billing, coding and insurance discrepancies. Responsible for cash management, supply ordering, and customer service relations. Reviewed patient bills for accuracy and completeness, and obtained any missing information Followed the guidelines and be in compliance with local, state or federal laws and regulations. Reviewed accounts for possible assignment and made recommendations to the Billing Supervisor, also prepared information for the collection agency.

1990-1993

Dr Roman and Avelino Alvarez Laredo, Texas 78041

Cross-trained front office and back(nurse).Prepared and submitted medical claims from consultation and operative reports. Corrected and resubmitted claims denied by insurance company. Coding of office visits, inpatient and outpatient procedures from operative reports by using ICD 9 and CPT codes and applying modifiers when needed. Charge entry of daily office visits received from physicians. Electronic billing of commercial, HMO and managed care carriers. Reviewed claim denials and payer requirements for corrective action and prevention in the future. Researched and replied in a timely manner to insurance, patient, and internal customer inquiries. Kept accurate records of all activity and conversations for each file.

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