Kaitlynn Ragan
Blair
Summary
History of being an effective team member with an understanding of underwriting process and team needs. Well-versed in using company software to fulfill every day tasks. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Underwriting Assistant
BHHC
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzed applicant data for risk assessment, ensuring accurate decision-making for policy approvals and denials.
- Supported underwriters with thorough research and documentation.
- Reviewed policy documents for completeness and accuracy before submission.
- Using clerical skills, my day-to-day duties include using the information provided on submissions to effectively set-up quotes and print in necessary files for Underwriters to review in a timely manner.
- Assessing duplicate submissions before passing them along to underwriters. Letting the underwriter know of any differences/similarities to help streamline what they need to do with the submissions.
- Communicating with agents when necessary information is missing before working up a quote for the underwriters.
- Seeking addition help from others on my team when I am unsure on how to proceed with something.
Zoo Instructor
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques.
- Researched and developed innovative learning methods to optimize learning processes.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Prepared for inclement weather in advance by planning indoor activities.
- Observed participants for signs of physical distress and stopped activity to administer care.
- Implemented protocols to develop relationships with campers and parents.
- Designed activities to help individuals overcome confidence issues and build strength.
Elementary Vocal Music Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Developing students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning
- Positively fostering students’ self-esteem.
- Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
- Integration of leadership, technology, and communication in to the curriculum.
- Planning for and guiding the learning process to help student achieve program objectives.
- Maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Implementing useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
- Selecting and using effective instructional methods and learning materials.
- Establishing a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
- Maintaining open lines of communication with parents, guardians and staff.
- Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job related knowledge and skill development.
- Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the school’s program and support the District’s vision, aims and goals.
- Integrating the themes of leadership, technology, and communication with a diverse population.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Tekamah-Herman Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
- Utilized creative approaches to solve performance issues.
- Provided individual lessons for students of all ages and diverse musical ability.
- Maintained students' process by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
- Gathered needed materials such as music and unique instruments for daily class instruction as well as performances.
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in instrumental music.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Maintained school equipment and rentals in top condition.
- Assisted students in preparing for auditions.
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of South Dakota
Vermission, SD05.2017
Skills
- Innovative lesson planning
- Aural skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Individual and group instruction
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Clerical skills
Timeline
Underwriting Assistant
BHHC
01.2023 - Current
Elementary Vocal Music Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.2022 - 01.2023
Zoo Instructor
Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo
05.2021 - 03.2023
Instrumental Music Teacher
Tekamah-Herman Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of South Dakota
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