Sarah Yeargin
Gray Court
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 9-year background working with students at elementary school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Gleamns Head Start
Laurens, SC
10.2023 - Current
- Helped struggling students with problem areas to build confidence.
- Helped maintain safe, clean, & organized learning environment for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, & behavior reports.
- Prepared lesson plans & materials each week.
- Assisting with student portfolios.
- Supporting students with special needs.
- Scheduled & held parent/teacher conferences to discuss student progress & problem areas.
Medical Billing Administrator
Parkside Pediatrics
Greer, SC
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for claim submissions.
- Submitted electronic & paper claims to insurance companies in timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of billing regulations & guidelines.
- Trained new staff members in medical billing procedures & best practices.
- Worked hand-in-hand with front office staff to obtain proper information for claims processing.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy before submitting insurance claims.
- Updated patient demographic information in system as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service when addressing patient billing inquiries or concerns.
Substitute Teacher
Kelley Educational Staffing
Charleston, SC
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Followed and implemented lesson plans provided by regular teacher.
- Managed classroom activities in absence of regular teacher.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, students, and families.
- Administered tests, quizzes, and assessments as directed by regular teacher.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Updated attendance records and tracked student participation.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and staff members.
Lead Teacher
Kellett & Kids Childcare & Learning Facility
Gray Court, SC
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research.
- Attended faculty meetings to discuss school policies, procedures, curriculum updates, etc.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding progress, behavior, & upcoming events.
- Developed lesson plans to engage students & encourage active learning.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by modeling behaviors and employing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized materials and class spaces to deliver successful lessons and encourage learning.
Education
Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
01.2012
Skills
- Supportive demeanor
- Attention to detail
- Experience with special needs
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Computer Skills
- Effective behavior management
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement strategies
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
Accomplishments
- Monitored students and recorded their social, emotional, motor skill, and cognitive developments.
Certification
- Infant & adult CPR
- Infant & adult First Aid
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Spanish: Basics
ASL: Basics
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Gleamns Head Start
10.2023 - Current
Medical Billing Administrator
Parkside Pediatrics
06.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Kelley Educational Staffing
12.2020 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
Kellett & Kids Childcare & Learning Facility
09.2017 - 02.2020
Diploma -
Hillcrest High School