Maria McMillan
LA CROSSE
Summary
Passionate elementary school teacher with background in creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments. Skilled in developing innovative lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students feel valued and motivated. Strong ability to connect with students, fostering a positive and dynamic learning atmosphere. Committed to making significant contributions to overall student growth and academic success through compassionate teaching and effective communication. Dedicated and adaptable with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Grade 1
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
La Crosse
08.2024 - Current
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Facilitated small group work to foster collaboration among peers.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
Paraprofessional
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
La Crosse
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Recorded and maintained accurate student records and progress reports.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
Human Resources Generalist
One Jeanswear Group
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Employee Advocate
- Liaison for Human Resource Manager
- Handled Family Medical Leave paperwork for employees
- Updated Family medical leave information in Excel
- Attended daily meetings for company
- Set up/Conducted interviews
- Performed background checks
- Conducted new hire orientation
- Worked directly with temporary staffing agency
- Updated benefits as needed for employees
- Performed all updates for benefits during open enrollment period
Human Resource Coordinator
One Jeanswear Group
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Liason for Human Resource Manager
- Shared information on all upcoming events via digital newsletter
- Team moral builder
- Verified temporary employee hours
- Worked directly with temporary staffing agency
- Attended daily meetings
- Updated employee benefits as needed and during open enrollment
- Performed new hire orientation
Secretary
Shoop Insurance Agency
South Hill
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Answered incoming calls
- Quoted insurance premiums
- Filing
- Took payments
- Ran errands
Human Resources Assistant
International Veneer Company
South Hill
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Liason to Human Resource Manager
- Filing
- Assisted with new hire orientation
- Created a monthly newsletter
- Translator for Spanish employees as needed
- Ran errands
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA12.2010
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Southside Virginia Community College
05.2006
High school or equivalent -
Park View High School
South Hill, Virginia06.2002
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Record keeping
- Verbal and written communication
- Understanding social networking platforms and marketing
- Calendar management
- Inbox management
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Can communicate effectively
- Fast typist (60 wpm)
- Data entry
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Training
Must-Have Skills for Virtual Assistants Course, 2022
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher, Grade 1
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
Human Resources Generalist
One Jeanswear Group
03.2015 - 09.2016
Human Resource Coordinator
One Jeanswear Group
08.2013 - 03.2015
Secretary
Shoop Insurance Agency
04.2008 - 05.2010
Human Resources Assistant
International Veneer Company
08.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Bluefield University
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Southside Virginia Community College
High school or equivalent -
Park View High School
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