Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Shenandoah County Public Schools
09.2013 - Current
Skilled in balancing delivery of well-prepared lessons with fostering positive classroom atmosphere while managing student behaviors.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Paraeducator, Special Education/Kindergarten
Shenandoah County Public Schools
09.2010 - 09.2013
Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one and small group instruction.
Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
Church Secretary
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Ohio
08.1999 - 06.2010
Greeted visitors, answered phone calls and emails professionally, courteously and promptly.
Published and printed. bulletins, newsletters, and correspondences.
Collaborated with pastoral staff to develop meaningful worship programs that enriched congregational spiritual growth including bulletins and power point presentations.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information related to congregants.
Balanced unpredictable changes and interruptions while still completing weekly tasks in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
05-1993
Skills
Organizational skills
Time management
Collaborative teamwork
Multitasking and organization
Oral communication
Proficient in Word, Power Point, Google Docs, Google Slides
Receptionist/Instructional Paraprofessional at Shenandoah County Public SchoolsReceptionist/Instructional Paraprofessional at Shenandoah County Public Schools