Case Specialist, Eye Care Program - Sight Savers America - Pelham, Alabama
(2022-08 - 2025-05)
- Responsible for the successful coordination of follow-up eye care services for children referred to SSA, providing case management from initial exam through to final treatment
- Qualified patients for program assistance or verified insurance to ensure payment to provider
- Assisted parents/guardians with obtaining eye care for their children through scheduling with program providers
- Accurately documented eye care history and care through maintenance of all relevant and necessary files, documentation, and paperwork regarding children in caseload into CRM
- Maintained confidentiality of children and families
- Worked with Providers in scheduling appointments for eye exams and other eye care services
- Assisted in securing and maintaining partnerships with Providers in Alabama and South Carolina
Church School Teacher - Essential Church School - Elementary
(2010-08 - 2013-05)
Church School Teacher - Hope Christian School - Middle School
(2013-08 - 2017-05)
Church School Teacher - Evangel Christian School - High School
(2017-08 - 2022-05)
- Directly involved in speech, occupational, vision, and other therapies, including medical care plans for son with special needs through effective communications with therapists, physicians, facilities, schools, and insurance companies~by researching, locating, and accessing effective treatments and resources such as the understanding of IDEA and ADA law
- Successfully taught Preschool through High School, developing and implementing lesson plans, selecting curriculum, and providing access to extracurricular activities through differentiated instruction
- Adjusted curriculum to allow for modifications and accommodations to meet needs
- Organize and maintain documentation for record-keeping to Cover Schools
- Sponsored activities at schools and co-ops, including leading Rocket Club, assisting with 4-H Club, leading support groups, and volunteering in various capacities
- Regularly attended trainings, workshops, and conferences to learn how to effectively teach and acquire knowledge of learning differences and medical conditions
Volunteer Resource Consultant - Birmingham Resource Group
(2017-09)
- Provide support and guidance to families managing dyslexia and other related learning disabilities though meetings, workshops, and community involvement
- Maintain group social media to spread awareness and share community resources
- Collaborate with local providers to assist with matching resources to clients needs
- Worked with local private school to develop a Dyslexia Resource Group to assist families in selecting curriculum and locating resources to benefit their students through monthly meetings
Founder and Support Group Leader - AlabamaSAFE (Alabama Supporting Allergic Families through Education)
(2017-05)
Affiliation through AAFA and KFA
- Provide resources and education to assist individuals and families in managing allergies and asthma, including those of national allergy organizations
- Organized and presented as Keynote Speaker at Food Allergy Bullying Conference for parents, teachers, and healthcare workers
- Worked with national food allergy organizations to raise awareness of HB294 by testifying before the Alabama House Health Committee and campaigning in support of Entity Stock Epinephrine legislation, which was passed into law
- Secure Alabama Proclamation during Food Allergy Awareness month each year
ACE (Anaphylaxis Community Expert) Team Volunteer - Allergy & Asthma Network
(2014-07 - 2019-05)
- Planned and coordinated an Anaphylaxis School Training Program for local school district to include school nurses, administration teachers, child nutrition, transportation, and maintenance
- Wrote and secured signing by Governor of Latex Allergy Proclamations
- Assisted local school district, serving over 26,000 students, in obtaining stock epinephrine through Mylan's EpiPens4 Schools Program
- Assisted area sponsor and Alabama & Asthma Network in providing educational materials at the annual Region Field's Baron's Peanut Free Nights
- Shared organization's educational materials through social media and local direct delivery to preschools and libraries
- Sourced and provided asthma patients with access to medical equipment and resources
Support Group Leader - No Nuts Moms Group, Birmingham, Alabama
(2013-05)
Affiliation with FARE and FAACT
- Administer resources for families through management of online support group
- Organize and plan allergy friendly events for children and their families
- Co-chaired events, including FARE Walk for Food Allergy, to increase awareness and raise funds
- Assisted in planning Birmingham Walk Food Allergy Symposium by securing speakers, working on logistics, and executing event
- Completed grant applications for FARE Community Awards for funding of advocacy events
- Implemented the Teal Pumpkin Project in the community by garnering the support of local businesses, schools, and healthcare practices
Founding Committee Member - Decoding Dyslexia, Alabama
(2013-01)
- Assisted in development of state volunteer organization for children and families managing dyslexia and related learning disabilities
- Participation in advocacy meetings and events
- Provide support and educational resources to members via organization's Facebook page
- Collaborate with area stakeholders in advocacy, education, and support
- Set up displays in local libraries to promote education and advocacy
Toddler Teaching Assistant - Montessori Society of Central Maryland - Lutherville, Maryland
(1990 - 1997)
Employee DayCare Two's Teacher - Glenwood Mental Health Services - Birmingham, Alabama
(1990 - 1997)
Teacher - The Adventure Nook Preschool and Kindergarten - Birmingham, Alabama
(1990 - 1997)
Assistant Store Manager - Early Learning Centre - Birmingham, Alabama
(1990 - 1997)
Store Manager - Snoozy's Kids! - Birmingham, Alabama
(1990 - 1997)
Two's Teacher and Acting Assistant Director - Frederick Country Day - Frederick, Maryland
(1990 - 1997)
