Amy Spicer
Beallsville,OH
Summary
Hard-working professional with 10+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of back-office operations and workflow prioritization. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fit the role with your company. Enthusiastic and familiar with school, district, state and federal guidelines for students and teachers. Detail-oriented and resourceful professional 10+ years in public sectors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison
Athens-Meigs ESC
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Raising awareness of homeless education issues, rights, resources, and services
- Disseminating information with guidance on the McKinney-Vento Act, changes in the law and/or policies
- Collaborating with districts and school staff and local agencies to provide in-school and related services to children and youth experiencing homelessness
- Connect with schools, families, youth to community resources and local systems of care
- Parent Cafe Facilitator
- Provide professional development to enhance the capacity of local school districts to deliver effective family engagement
- Create a network of community organizations, social service providers, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders that can assist partner schools, families, and youth overcome barriers
- Grant writer
- Parent Cafe Facilitator
- Drive to Succeed Grant Administrator and Organizer for 9 school districts.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal and external partners.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Facilitated meetings and conferences between various parties, enabling better collaboration and efficient decision-making.
- Responded to inquiries from internal personnel and outside clients immediately, facilitating quick resolution of issues.
- Trained team personnel on liaison activities and protocols, mentoring and coaching to improve skills.
- Investigated escalated liaison issues and implemented appropriate tactics for swift resolution.
Paraprofessional Special Education
Beacon School
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Owner/Operator of Business
Eing's Daycare
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed daily check-ins with children to ensure health and safety and worked closely with parents to achieve optimal outcomes
- Monitored the health of children with special needs and provided care daily
- Trained new employees in childcare responsibilities, and developed and implemented an in-house training program
- Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Identify signs on emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' attention.
ERS II
Perry County Job and Family Services
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing Medicaid and/or Food Assistance benefits
- Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicant's legal rights
- Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status
- Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance
- Monitor the benefits throughout the duration of a claim
- Keep records of assigned cases
- Computerize and authorize amounts of assistance for programs such as grants, monetary payments, food stamps and Medicaid
- Conduct annual and interim reviews to ensure conformance to regulations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OHBachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05.2026
Skills
- Assessment capabilities
- Assertiveness
- Mediation skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Collaboration
- Technical knowledge
- Interpersonal abilities
- Community Outreach
- Parent liaison
- Resource advocacy
- Analytical Thinking
Accomplishments
Nominated for The 2024 Athens County Champion for Children Advocate
Invited to speak at the 2024 Ohio Traffic Safety Summit on "Establishing Equity For Youthful Drivers"
Wrote and applied for the Drive to Succeed Program Grant and was awarded from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office for FY23-24 and FY24-25 for the grant for each year.
References
Beth Duffy
Athens-Meigs ESC
Curriculum Director/SST
(937)361-0421
Catherine Lachman
Athens-Meigs ESC
Family Community Partnership Liaison
(740)856-9565
Denise Rowe
Athens-Meigs ESC
Fiscal Officer
(740)591-4192
Availability
Finishing out current contract through June 28, 2024, available to start anytime after that.
Timeline
McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison
Athens-Meigs ESC
08.2022 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional Special Education
Beacon School
10.2021 - 08.2022
Owner/Operator of Business
Eing's Daycare
04.2019 - 08.2021
ERS II
Perry County Job and Family Services
07.2015 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Hocking College
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Franklin University
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