dawn skwartz

Designed engaging lessons and delivered quality instruction in all subject areas. Employed a variety of instructional approaches to make lessons interesting, interactive and enhance student learning. Assessed student performance, conducted grade-level presentations and hosted parent-teacher conferences. Designed instructional materials that were regularly requested and used by other teachers across the district. Served on two curriculum adoption committees and on the District Assessment Team. Acted as the grade-level lead and grade-level GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Cluster teacher. Improved student academic and social growth by leading a popular after-school Math Club. Regularly recognized and complimented by administration, fellow teachers, and district professional development consultants for insightful and creative work.

Investigated insurance claims utilizing strong communication and diplomacy skills in all contacts with customers, employees, agents and the public. Thoroughly evaluated facts, analyzed incident sites and photographs, interpreted laws and regulations and reviewed medical records. Interviewed claimants, insureds and witnesses to accurately assess liability. Considered the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to determine the most appropriate one. Consulted with other professionals, such as supervisors, engineers, lawyers and physicians, to receive a more expert evaluation of a claim when necessary. Negotiated and settled losses with insureds, claimants and attorneys in physical damage, bodily injury and property claims. Calculated payments and issued payment of claims within a certain monetary limit. Proactively managed claim costs and expenses. Regularly complimented by internal and external customers and supervisors for superior customer service and professionalism. Updated appropriate parties as needed, providing new facts as they became available.

Perfect attendance; 3.9/4.0 GPA"]