Desiree Wardsworth
Ponchatoula
Summary
Over 15 years as an educator, advisor, and mentor to young people. Dedicated and motivated to inspire others to reach their fullest potential. Experienced in working as a collective team to meet monthly and quarterly goals. Extremely organized and able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups. Customer Service | Interpersonal Skills | Time Management | Data Organization Skills | Data Analysis |Self-Initiating | Detailed Oriented I Documentation | Liaison | Multiple Communication Platforms |Team Player |Ability to Multi-Task Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Analyst
Department
12.2020 - Current
- Process applications and determine eligibility for clients
- Maintain cases and meet work deadlines
- Work as team member to meet daily and monthly goals
- Provide customer service through counsel and knowledge of programs and policies
Department Chair
Louisiana Academy for Performing Arts
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Instruct students in various dance forms prepare and manage productions
- Hire and coach dance teaching staff
- Monitor enrollment and provide customer service to parents.
Teacher
Jefferson Parish Schools System
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Educated students in grades PK-5 in dance education
- Audition and direct student musicals and dance performances
- Daily supported teaching staff in small group interventions to increase Math and ELA skills.
Medicaid Analyst
DHH Medicaid
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Determined eligibility and maintain case eligibility compliance
- Deployed and assisted in natural disasters, promote programs to applicants
- Created staff newsletter
Adjunct Instructor
Southeastern Louisiana University
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Instructed Physical Education majors in the theories and practices of teaching dance for grades K-12.
Fine Arts Specialist
Tangipahoa Parish School System
10.2006 - 07.2015
- Educated students in fine arts survey, dance and drama
- Staged productions at Columbia Theatre and local events
- Coordinated field trips and performances for over 100 children annually.
Education
University of New Orleans
04.2016
Masters of Education - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2013
Drama And Communications
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2004
Skills
- Technology
- Remote collaboration tools:
- Zoom, Google Chat, Dropbox, Slack
- Document Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), One Drive, Google Drive
- (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Moodle
- Adopting new technology quickly and independently
Timeline
Social Service Analyst
Department
12.2020 - Current
Department Chair
Louisiana Academy for Performing Arts
06.2019 - 12.2020
Teacher
Jefferson Parish Schools System
07.2017 - 07.2019
Medicaid Analyst
DHH Medicaid
04.2016 - 07.2017
Adjunct Instructor
Southeastern Louisiana University
01.2016 - 05.2016
Fine Arts Specialist
Tangipahoa Parish School System
10.2006 - 07.2015
University of New Orleans
Masters of Education - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Drama And Communications
University of New Orleans
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