Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IEP/Test Coordinator and Near Peer Mentor
Vallivue School District
Nampa
08.2022 - Current
Organized IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings that had to be coordinated with multiple staff members, administrators, parents, interpreters, and students.
Attend all IEP meetings. I took legal documentation and notes during IEP meetings.
Reviewed IEP notes and entered them into the Frontline Education program.
Scheduled and proctored individual students' tests.
Organized logistics, registered students, and executed the following school wide testing: PSAT, SAT, ISAT, AVID, WIDA, CIVICS, and CTE/WRA.
Prepared reports summarizing test results for management review.
Monitored system performance during different stages of the testing process.
Maintained detailed records of test activities.
Documented all phases of the testing process from planning through execution and reporting.
Participated in team meetings to discuss progress, risks, and solutions related to testing activities.
Provided technical assistance to testers in order to troubleshoot issues quickly.
Notified supervisors, or other relevant personnel, of test issues.
Learned new testing methods through continued education through the College Board.
Tutored individual students that participate in the SpEd program.
Assistant Director of The Community Family Shelter
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Nampa
06.2004 - 01.2014
Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Provided guidance to departmental staff in resolving residents' complaints.
Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication.
Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Facilitated regular cross-functional meetings between teams to ensure alignment on objectives.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
Developed protocols for handling confidential information within the organization.
Evaluated existing systems and processes in order to recommend improvements.
Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
Assisted in the coordination of special events and corporate functions.
Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress and address challenges.
Assisted with fundraising efforts to secure additional resources.
Participated in networking events to promote organizational interests.
Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
Developed and maintained relationships with external partners and vendors.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
BYU Idaho
Rexburg, ID
Skills
Testing logistics
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Student mentoring
Test scheduling
Reporting and documentation
Excellent communication
Detail orientation
Professionalism
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Portuguese
Professional
Certification
10 CE credits
Paraprofessional certified
Affiliations
I volunteer with a number of charities in the community
I assist The Nampa Family Justice center by attending community awareness functions. Share information about opportunities and programs that are offered at the center
I'm apart of a group called Voices, which happens to be the only Idaho chapter for the National Voices Alliance
I mentor teen girls who have been abused
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IEP/Test Coordinator and Near Peer Mentor
Vallivue School District
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of The Community Family Shelter