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Stephanie Padilla
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Greenfield Unified School District, adept at fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student engagement. Skilled in integrating technology and employing effective communication strategies, I have successfully developed tailored lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, promoting academic growth and self-esteem among students.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Educator
Greenfield Unified School District
07.1996 - 06.2020
- Taught core subjects of language arts, math, science, technology, and history, physical education
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Dept Manager, Pharmacy Tech
Longs Drug Store
04.1984 - 07.1996
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Set targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
- Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Liaised with other pharmacies to eliminate issues related to product expiration.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
Education
Bachelor in Liberal Studies -
State University
City, State06.1995
Teaching Credential
Cal State Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06.1996
Skills
- Literacy strategies
- Child development
- Individualized learning
- Behavioral management
- Student assessment
- Interactive learning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
- Active listening
- Classroom management
- Oral communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Student engagement
- Literacy instruction
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Advanced Shakespearean Acting
Interests
Timeline
Elementary School Educator
Greenfield Unified School District
07.1996 - 06.2020
Dept Manager, Pharmacy Tech
Longs Drug Store
04.1984 - 07.1996
Teaching Credential
Cal State Bakersfield
Bachelor in Liberal Studies -
State University