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Karinka Preston - Teacher - Tucson, AZ | Indeed

Karinka Preston
Teacher - Vail School District
Tucson, AZ

Work Experience
Teacher
Vail School District - Tucson, AZ
July 2014 to Present

Full time 37.5 hours/week

Vail School District
Science teacher for middle school students. Implement curriculum for science integrating media resources to provide
high level instruction.

Base Drug Program Administrative Manager

United States Air National Guard - Tucson, AZ
January 2013 to Present

16 hours/month
United States Air National Guard
Initiates random and required drug testing for a base population of Air National Guard personnel. Establishes, plans,
and directs drug testing procedures to include; drug labels, rosters, testing registers, chain of custody to ensure
testing accountability. Provides education and training to personnel on illegal drug usage. Knowledge in levels and
frequency of testing, chain of custody procedures, and regulation and policy. Plan and implements drug testing
procedures for 1700 plus Air National Guard members.

Public Health Technician

United States Air National Guard - Tucson, AZ
January 2005 to Present

Part Time 16 hours/month

United States Air National Guard Drill Status Guardsman
All aspects of epidemiology and occupational health. Manages and performs public health activities and programs:
communicable diseases, food safety, defense inspection, sanitation, medical entomology programs, monitors
compliance of vector borne and pest management control, organizes and assists in communicable and occupational
disease prevention and control, public health medical readiness activities, fetal protection program, promotes and
provides health education and training .Maintained complete confidentiality and accuracy in utilizing sensitive
medical information. Applies medical standards for initial and qualification of all Air Force members. Interface with
patients to provide critical information; implement and enforce OSHA standards. Interact with vendors to ensure
alignment with safety regulations. Communicate frequently with management reports to facilitate accomplishment of
objectives, and collaborate with staff to deliver quality care while ensuring fluid administrative operations. Manage
patient flow and oversee scheduling. Present program information and clinical training; develop methods, protocols
and processes to track communicable disease trends base wide; report to leadership as well as local and state
health departments. Gathers data, produces rosters and reports to medical leadership updates and completes
associated records and forms. Provides administrative oversight of ASIMS and the Occupational Physical
Examination Program Administers audiograms to 500 plus members on the Hearing Conservation Program

Health Services Management Technician

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United States Air National Guard - Tucson, AZ

October 2008 to May 2011

Patient check-in, scheduling, documenting information into medical record, advanced knowledge of HIPPA rules and
regulations for patient confidentiality .Transcribes and documents physicians/medical professional patient orders.
Admission and disposition procedures, outpatient medical records functions, advanced knowledge of medical
terminology. Conducted line of duty determinations for injury and misconduct. Electronic medical record information
systems knowledge of ASIMS, CHCS, AHLTA, and communications management programs. Ability to collaborate,
communicate, set priorities, and organize work in order to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established
processes, policies, and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively in order to meet program objectives.
Advanced knowledge of the technical health care process as it relates to access to care. Advanced knowledge of
managing clinic and personnel. Effective in multitasking to manage concurrent areas as training manager and
medical group manager. Interface with patients to provide critical information; implement and enforce OSHA
standards. Interact with vendors to ensure alignment with safety regulations. Communicate frequently with
management reports to facilitate accomplishment of objectives, and collaborate with staff to deliver quality care while
ensuring fluid, administrative operations. Manage patient flow and oversee scheduling. Present program information
and clinical training; develop methods, protocols and processes to track communicable disease trends across base
sectors; report to leadership as well as local and state health departments. Administer budgets and oversee staffing;
ensure complete records accuracy. Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures associated with operational
activities that affect the patient flow and patient care. Under the command of the Governor of the State of
Arizona/Joint Commission Task Force for Narcotics and Firearms. Administrative support for South West Border
Mission/OCC. Coordinated all payroll issues, leave requests, and assisted with day to day military operations.

Director of Alternative Education

Litchfield Elementary School District - Litchfield, AZ
July 2007 to July 2008

Director of alternative school for students with behavioral and emotional needs from kindergarten to eight grade.
Oversight of budget, maintenance and operations, and teacher staff training and evaluations. Designed and
implemented science program curriculum for sixth through eight grades. Provided parent meetings and trainings
regarding homework help, consequences, and other topics in education for student success. Administered
medications to students, and collaborated with outside healthcare agencies to monitor and assist with student
medical, behavioral, and emotional needs. Chaired data team to evaluate and assess instructional needs and overall
support for teachers regarding individual student academic success. Assisted parents and staff with Individual
Education Plans (IEP).

Teacher/Dean/Coordinator
Tucson Unified School District - Tucson, AZ
August 2003 to July 2007

Taught special, regular, and alternative education at various locations for grades kindergarten through eight. Expert
knowledge in working with diverse populations, to include refugees, outside social service agencies to assist with
education, job placement, and medical services. Designed and implemented a first grade reading program for
students with learning differences. Specialized in differentiated instruction geared to individual student needs for low
income, at-risk children with emphasis on common core standards. Established and maintained parent/teacher
partnerships to ensure student success. Participated in home visitor programs and school events to keep parents
and families involved with the educational process. Provided to administration and parents' specific data, regarding
strengths and weaknesses, to identify needed areas of improvement for individual students and for teacher
instruction. Coordinator of Family Resource and Wellness centers at various locations. Facilitated an on-site
daycare, clothing and food banks, adult education classes, afterschool tutoring, and provided community resources
and referrals. Dean of Students for high school level. Counseled high school students both academically and
socially. Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and parents to assist in identifying specific
strengths/weaknesses for student achievement.

Lieutenant /Correctional Officer

Marana Community Correctional Treatment Facility - Tucson, AZ
April 1998 to August 2003

Lieutenant /Correctional Officer for male and female inmates in a maximum security prison.
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Provided health, safety, inmate security, staff, and the public. Supervised a staff of seven officers and maintained all
discipline, training, scheduling. Supervised and assisted the public during visitation of inmates. Provided on going
supervision and guidance to prisoners in relation to regulation and adherence to state and federal policies. Armory
officer; conducted daily weapons audit of the prison's armory to ensure safety, security, and operational readiness
.Served as Prison's Unit Compliance Officer, ensuring all state and federal updates/changes for inmates, staff, and
the public were implemented at the prison level.

Education
Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education Prescott College
Masters in Education
Regent University

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