Savanna Tomlinson
Winston Salem
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with over 10 years of experience in teaching and instructional leadership. Proven track record of creating engaging and dynamic lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Skilled in fostering positive and productive classroom environments, promoting student growth and development. Adept at building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support a collaborative and student-centered learning environment. Ready to leverage my expertise in curriculum development, assessment strategies, and technology integration to contribute to the academic success of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Damage Claims Adjuster
National General Insurance Company
07.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with customers agents, fostering trust and cooperation in the claims process.
- Effectively documented all communications related to claims handling for easy reference in future situations or disputes that may arise later on.
- Reduced fraudulent claims by thoroughly investigating each case and gathering relevant evidence.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between adjusters when necessary due to workload fluctuations or personal circumstances.
- Assisted team members with complex cases, contributing to overall department success in resolving claims quickly and fairly.
- Improved claim resolution times by efficiently managing a caseload of material damage claims.
- Identified subrogation opportunities through careful analysis of accident details, recovering funds for the company when appropriate.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
- Read over insurance policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and company policies during the claims handling process.
5th Grade Teacher
Forest Park Elementary
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed and taught a classroom of 15-20 5th graders.
- Maintained a role on PBIS team, planning effective school wide incentive events.
- Introduced individualized lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles among students.
- Built relationships with over 40 students and ensuring all students felt attended to with personalized feedback weekly.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents, sending feedback weekly & parent teacher conferences monthly.
- Created unit and daily lesson plans for 6 subjects.
- Fostered student curiosity through hands-on activities and field trips, enhancing student motivation by 33%.
- Increased test scores from previous years by 30%.
- Decreased office referrals by 45%.
3rd Grade Teacher
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed and taught a classroom of 20-30 3rd graders.
- Maintained a role on PBIS team, planning effective school wide incentive events.
- Introduced individualized lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles among students.
- Built relationships with over 100 students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback at least 3 times a month.
- Created unit and daily lesson plans for 6 subjects.
- Fostered student curiosity through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Started after-school theatre club to decrease behavior related incidences by 14%.
- Maintained classroom order through consistent discipline in accordance with school safety policies and classroom rules, decreasing office referrals by 8%.
- Reinforced student learning of skills and materials through daily and weekly check-ins, informal assessments, and observations.
- Established healthy relationships with students by supporting students with academic and behavioral aid.
- Took over for classroom teacher on maternity leave, and continued to further student learning.
- Assisted with lesson plans and aligning plans with structured goals to improve student performance by 12%.
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for 1st graders.
Instructional Assistant
Forest Park Elementary
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with lesson plans and aligning plans with structured goals to improve student performance by 12%.
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for 1st graders.
Pisgah Screening Intern
Pisgah Legal Services
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Made 4-6 screening calls a day to obtain information about needs & situations, input that data into a formatted sheet.
- Followed up with potential clients.
- Handled sensitive information with care & abided by confidentiality laws.
- Scheduled weekly zoom meetings for students to attend class.
- Communicated with students about changes to the schedule & due dates for assignments.
- Proof-read papers for students, and professor.
- Graded term papers and other assignments within 4 days.
Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina at Asheville
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Proof-read papers for students, and professor.
- Graded term papers and other assignments within 4 days.
Sales Associate
Birkenstock Feet First
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Establish positive rapport with customers to determine needs and sell high-quality furniture.
- Display merchandise to create a visually appealing sales floor that encourages customers to purchase accessories in addition to large furniture items.
- Maintained high customer service standards in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
- Worked as part of team to ensure orders were delivered accurately and efficiently.
Kennel Assistant
Animal Hospital of Clemmons
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Gather patient medical history, create documentation, & monitor symptoms.
- Provide support to veterinary teams for the delivery of high-quality patient care, identify opportunities to improve hospital operations and patient flow.
- Administered vaccines and medications to patients in accordance with veterinarian treatment plans and created documentation on reactions and symptoms.
Sales Associate
Clarks
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Establish positive rapport with customers to determine needs and sell high-quality furniture.
- Maintained high customer service standards in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
- Continue to run Online sales on weekends, with a near flawless record of locating items.
- Periodically run a project team of 4 people for price changes.
- Motivated team of people to drive credit sales throughout the store.
- Approached every customer situation with understanding language & helpful encouragement.
- Worked as part of team to ensure orders were delivered accurately and efficiently.
- Supported customers by offering advice, recommending tools, and upselling additional products.
- Restocked shelves, prepared for sales, and organized sales floor.
- Kept up to date on fashions and upcoming trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Sociology
University of North Carolina at Asheville
12.2021
Teaching Licensure - K-6
Teachers Of Tomorrow
05.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Claims investigation
- Policy interpretation
Certification
- K-6 Licensure, 2024-06-01, NCDPI
- CPR & AED, 2023-08-01, American Red Cross
Field Experience
Gained practical experience through multiple field placements in various K-6 classrooms. Worked closely with experienced teachers to observe and assist in implementing effective teaching strategies, designing engaging lesson plans, and differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
Professional Development
Actively engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in K-6 education. Attended workshops, conferences, and training sessions to further enhance knowledge and skills in areas such as literacy instruction, math education, social-emotional learning, and multicultural education, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
Technology Integration
Received specialized training in integrating technology into the K-6 classroom to enhance student engagement and facilitate meaningful learning experiences. Developed proficiency in utilizing educational technology tools, such as interactive whiteboards, educational software, and online resources, to support student learning and promote digital literacy.
Lateral Entry License
Completed a comprehensive program that focused on the foundational principles of teaching and learning in kindergarten through sixth grade settings. Developed strong pedagogical skills in areas such as curriculum development, classroom management, and assessment practices.
Personal Information
Title: Teacher at Forest Park Elementary
Timeline
Material Damage Claims Adjuster
National General Insurance Company
07.2024 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Forest Park Elementary
08.2023 - 06.2024
3rd Grade Teacher
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
11.2021 - 08.2023
Instructional Assistant
Forest Park Elementary
08.2021 - 10.2021
Pisgah Screening Intern
Pisgah Legal Services
02.2021 - 09.2021
Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina at Asheville
01.2021 - 09.2021
Sales Associate
Birkenstock Feet First
10.2016 - 01.2021
Kennel Assistant
Animal Hospital of Clemmons
07.2016 - 01.2021
Sales Associate
Clarks
05.2015 - 07.2016
Teaching Licensure - K-6
Teachers Of Tomorrow
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Sociology
University of North Carolina at Asheville
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