A'LISA BRYANT
Terry,USA
Summary
Accomplished educator combining strong communication and organizational skills to enhance classroom learning and administrative processes. Committed to developing individualized programs and maintaining compliance with educational standards, resulting in a positive impact on student success and office operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Math & Science Teacher
Jackson Public School District
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Guided learning process to achieve curriculum goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Encouraged students to establish and uphold classroom behavior standards, fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Diagnosed students' learning abilities regularly, collaborating with district specialists to tailor support for individual needs.
- Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon requests of immediate superior.
- Maintained accurate and complete records in compliance with law and district policy.
- Supported administration by implementing school policies and rules related to student behavior and conduct.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Science Teacher
Hinds County School District
Raymond, Mississippi
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Planned individualized programs of study to meet diverse student needs and interests.
- Created a conducive learning environment tailored to student maturity and abilities.
- Guided learning processes toward achieving district/state curriculum goals and benchmarks.
- Employed varied instructional techniques and media to address student needs effectively.
- Instructed students at designated locations and times, fostering engagement and participation.
- Assessed student accomplishments, provided progress reports, and communicated with parents to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Identified student learning challenges and coordinated with the student assistance team for targeted support.
- Maintained accurate records in compliance with legal and district requirements.
Interventionist
Hinds County School District
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed entrance, accuracy, and monitoring of MTSS data for students in bottom quartile, Tier 3, and EL, ensuring timely and accurate data reflection for district MTSS and teacher referrals.
- Monitors and evaluates student academic progress at specific intervals (outlined in the MTSS Handbook) to ensure appropriate academic interventions are in place.
- Provide input regarding the development and implementation of an intervention plan.
- Works with a team to help identify the best practices for individual students and groups of students.
- Collected and shared current data on students identified as at risk for academic intervention to inform targeted support strategies.
- Supported initiatives to promote a positive school climate through collaboration and proactive engagement with staff and students.
- Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, students, and administration.
Teacher Assistant / Interventionist
Hinds County School District
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported improvement of students' basic skills across all academic areas through targeted assistance.
- Facilitated small group sessions to monitor student engagement and learning progress.
- Engaged students by reading age-appropriate books during designated reading time to enhance literacy skills.
- Assist students with drills or additional instruction.
- Assists students by interpreting directions.
- Monitors students and assists with classroom management.
- Works cooperatively with the classroom teacher in the instructional planning process.
- Work harmoniously with administration, staff, students, and parents.
- Followed school district policies and procedures in daily operations. the school district's policies and procedures.
- Attends and actively participates in required professional development programs.
- Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school climate.
- Maintains a professional demeanor during interactions between colleagues, parents, students, and administration.
Contract Analyst
Mississippi Department of Education
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Reviewed contracts to mitigate disputes and financial risks, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Analyzed contract clauses, stipulations, obligations, and liabilities.
- Ensured contract terms complied with MDE requirements and policies.
- Advised internal departments on ways to comply with contractual obligations.
- Recommended and drafted grants and contract revisions.
- Conducted evaluations for grant funds to be disbursed to entities meeting eligibility.
- Reviewed and approved contracts, grants, and food service agreements.
- Processed compliance and accuracy documents using SPAHRS, E-Verify, VISTA, and MAGIC to uphold regulatory standards.
- Analyzed administrative problems, exercising independent judgment to interpret and enforce procurement statutes and policies.
Special Projects Officer III (Fiscal Manager)
Mississippi Department of Education
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Processed all financial data, including statements, reports, revision, modification, and other fiscal documents, and directs the preparation of fiscal reports.
- Executed accounting operations for payrolls, budget reports, and expense accounts.
- Maintains a detailed budget status of records of all grants and expenditures of grant funds.
- Prepared and administered agreements for grants and contracts related to school improvement and field coaches.
- Assist in the monitoring of contracts, grants, and payment reimbursement to ensure findings are documented and reconciled.
- Maintains a continuous review of MAGIC to comply with departmental requirements, policies, and regulations.
- Processed field coaches' travel and payroll, along with governmental transactions and research contracts.
- Maintained spreadsheets to track and report data accurately. for the tracking and reporting of data and fulfillment of contracts and grants obligations.
Special Projects Officer IV
Mississippi State Department of Health
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Coordinate project efforts between community Health Centers, County Health Departments and Third Party Contractors.
- Conduct on-site quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with: regulations, policies, procedures, and established standards.
- Developed and compiled progress reports and proposals, ensuring clear communication of project status and outcomes.
- Assist in developing and writing grant proposals.
- Coordinated statewide training needs for Reproductive Health Program through Regional Training Center, ensuring clinical and program staff received necessary training.
- Define program goals and objectives; establish methods and means of accomplishing program objectives; and implement policies and procedures.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Formulated graphs, charts, and tables to evaluate production of supported reproductive health initiatives, enhancing community awareness and education in alignment with Title X guidelines.
Special Projects Officer IV
Mississippi State Department of Health
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted in developing, planning, directing, and evaluating diverse projects and subgrantees to enhance project outcomes.
- Supported preparation and administration of agreements for grants and contracts related to interpersonal violence, contributing to the establishment and review of evaluation procedures.
- Maintains spreadsheets for the tracking and reporting of data and fulfillment of contracts and grants obligations.
- Provides financial support to account auditors by entering data from reimbursements submitted by agencies for payment each month.
- Assist in the monitoring of contracts, grants, and payment reimbursement to any findings that are documented and reconciled.
- Conducted site reviews and managed office inventory to ensure compliance and accountability.
- Performed various administrative duties.
- Assisted with programs addressing interpersonal violence.
Administrative Assistant VI
Mississippi State Department of Health
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Coordinated administrative support and office operations for Director, ensuring smooth workflow and effective communication.
- Managed calendar, independently scheduled appointments and prepared director for meetings.
- Arranged complex travel plans and itineraries, compiled necessary documents for travel meetings, tracked expense reports, and accompanied Director as needed.
- Prepared records such as agenda, notices, minutes, and resolutions for meetings, and distributed materials in advance.
- Composed and prepared confidential correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Assisted with sorting, prioritization and disposition of incoming calls and correspondence (email and postal mail), responded independently when appropriate.
- Created and maintained communication channels (e.g., email distribution lists, organization charts, etc.).
- Managed reproductive health programs to ensure community awareness and access to services.
Administrative Assistant VI
Mississippi State Department of Health
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Provide administrative support to director and staff assisting in the formulation and direction of the day-to-day activities of the department.
- Draft, prepare, and review correspondences, reports, memorandums, forms and publications for quality and accuracy.
- Coordinated meetings and travel arrangements to optimize schedules and enhance communication.
- Maintain director calendar and events calendar.
- Managed staff time and leave records to ensure accurate tracking and compliance.
- Prepare, review and process various requests and requisitions.
- Supported preparation of contracts, budgets, and grants to facilitate departmental funding and resource allocation.
- Maintains department/program files and records.
- Managed oral health programs to promote community awareness.
Administrative Assistant V
Mississippi Development Authority
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Provided administrative and clerical support to Director and staff, controlled, coordinated, and prioritized the office work flow and staff activities based on program needs.
- Reviewed contracts, served as liaison to departmental personnel and external agencies, and managed multiple phone lines, calendars, and email accounts to ensure smooth communication.
- Scheduled and planned meetings and appointments, reserved conference rooms, and arranged travel.
- Established and maintained records, filing system, maintained staff calendars as assigned and prepared department attendance reports for payroll.
- Prepared and generated reports, organized and oversaw department projects, and reviewed staff work for accuracy and quality to support informed decision-making.
- Monitored department budget, processed payments and purchase requisitions, and maintained equipment inventory to ensure resource availability and financial accuracy.
Health Program Specialist, Senior
Mississippi State Department of Health
04.2009 - 08.2011
- Coordinated activities of assigned health program, serving as a resource for medical community and public at local, state, and national levels.
- Planned and coordinated health education program aimed at reducing public risk of contracting communicable diseases.
- Administered immunizations to patients following health protocols.
- Assisted in reception and dispensing of grant funds; prepared statistical and program analysis reports for authorities and public dissemination.
- Scheduled and managed workload to achieve goals; worked independently resolving all tasks timely and participated effectively in meetings, seminars, and training sessions.
- Performed supervisory duties in the absence of the Department's Director.
Administrative Secretary
Jackson State University
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Managed supervisor's calendar, scheduled appointments, screened incoming calls, and prepared memorandums outlining administrative procedures and policies for workers, ensuring compliance.
- Coordinated logistics for programs, events, and conferences by planning facility usage, providing information, sending invitations, and arranging speakers.
- Controlled event budget; prepared records, agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for meetings.
- Filed legal documents with government agencies, ensuring compliance with statutes; prepared confidential correspondence, reports, and complex documents.
- Created and maintained database and spreadsheet files; arranged complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and compiled documents for travel-related meetings and conferences.
- Managed medical records including preparing, storing, and retrieving patient health records.
- Processed medical claims to facilitate reimbursement from insurance providers.
Education
B. S. - Health Science
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2002
MBA - Secondary Education
Belhaven University
JacksonSkills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment tracking
- Office Suite proficiency
- Oral and written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Idea interpretation
Professional Development
- Office Management & Coordination Experience
- Record Management and Data Collection Experience
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher and Outlook)
- Communicating and Interpreting Complex Ideas, Plans, Procedures, & Programs
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Timeline
Math & Science Teacher
Jackson Public School District
08.2025 - 05.2026
Science Teacher
Hinds County School District
07.2023 - 07.2025
Interventionist
Hinds County School District
01.2023 - 07.2023
Teacher Assistant / Interventionist
Hinds County School District
08.2021 - 01.2023
Contract Analyst
Mississippi Department of Education
11.2020 - 08.2021
Special Projects Officer III (Fiscal Manager)
Mississippi Department of Education
09.2019 - 11.2020
Special Projects Officer IV
Mississippi State Department of Health
02.2018 - 11.2018
Special Projects Officer IV
Mississippi State Department of Health
09.2015 - 02.2019
Administrative Assistant VI
Mississippi State Department of Health
03.2015 - 09.2015
Administrative Assistant VI
Mississippi State Department of Health
12.2012 - 03.2015
Administrative Assistant V
Mississippi Development Authority
08.2011 - 12.2012
Health Program Specialist, Senior
Mississippi State Department of Health
04.2009 - 08.2011
Administrative Secretary
Jackson State University
09.2008 - 04.2009
B. S. - Health Science
Alcorn State University
MBA - Secondary Education
Belhaven University