Shannon Siems
Knoxville, TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Grace Christian Academy
Knoxville, TN
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in developing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student learning experiences.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective teaching support.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Preschool Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
Knoxville, TN
08.2010 - 07.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool learners.
- Fostered a nurturing environment for children's social and emotional growth.
- Implemented classroom activities that promote early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Evaluated children's progress through observations and assessments regularly.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Medical Billing Specialist
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, AL
05.1994 - 11.2004
- Managed patient admissions and verified insurance information efficiently.
- Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits information.
- Communicate with healthcare providers regarding claim statuses.
- Collaborated with billing department to resolve discrepancies in patient accounts.
- Maintain organized records of patient accounts and transactions.
- Collected and entered patient data into electronic health records system.
- Assisted patients with completing registration forms and answering inquiries.
- Stay updated on changes in healthcare regulations and policies.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with regulations.
Education
BBA - Management
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL05-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Child development
- Resource organization
- Organizational skills
- Payment posting
- Billing reconciliation
- Insurance verification
- Electronic health records
- Patient relationship management
Affiliations
- Middle School Cheer Coach
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Grace Christian Academy
08.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
08.2010 - 07.2020
Medical Billing Specialist
East Alabama Medical Center
05.1994 - 11.2004
BBA - Management
Auburn University Montgomery