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Anita M. Clark

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

U. S. Air Force veteran with Top Secret Clearance (inactive) with strong planning and problem-solving skills. Seeking an administrative position in the civil service or with a government contracting agency. Experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability. Educational professional prepared to bring expertise to new role. Provided engaging and structured learning experiences, ensuring smooth transition for students. Emphasizes collaboration and flexibility to meet varying classroom needs. Known for effective communication and classroom management.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Virginia Beach Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of students
  • Maintains classroom management & discipline
  • Ensures students complete assigned duties and provides assistance when necessary
  • CPR & First Aid Certification

Project Support Special Education Teacher

Virginia Beach Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
  • Responsible for third grade remediation for the preparation of the Standards of Learning (SOLs) tests in Math, Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies for students assessed as special needs
  • Uses/creates a wide range of manipulatives for knowledge attainment
  • Employs strategies to promote active learning, including individualized instruction, problem solving assignments, and small-group work

Reading Recovery Teacher

Virginia Beach Public Schools
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Organized, planned and conducted systematic instruction in phonological awareness, phonics and sight words to assist both new and struggling readers in K-3 building skills and confidence for fluent, and independent reading

Substitute Teacher

Chesapeake Public & Norfolk Public Schools
01.2008 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of students
  • Maintains classroom management & discipline
  • Ensures students complete assigned duties and provides assistance when necessary
  • CPR & First Aid Certification

Collaborative Secondary Special Education Teacher/Case Manager

Norfolk Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Conducted class instruction for 6 inclusion Algebra & 1 self-contained classes
  • Developed/implemented strategies for lessons
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports as required by law
  • Taught socially acceptable behavior, employed techniques such as behavior modification/positive reinforcement
  • Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers to develop individual educational plans
  • Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction
  • Planned/conducted activities of instruction/demonstration that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
  • Taught personal development skills such as goal setting, study skills, independence, and self-advocacy

Youth Cadre/Trainer/Counselor

Department of Military Affairs-Commonwealth Challenge
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Supervised and managed over 45 at risk youth at state’s residential drop-out recovery program
  • Was responsible for case management, behavior modification methods and on call when necessary
  • Counseled and provided termination recommendations as required
  • Conducted physical training, drill as well as instructed cadets on personal hygiene issues & wear of the uniform
  • Maintained daily logs of events and issued medications

Chassis Assembler/Off Buck Welder/Quality Control Inspector

Norfolk Assembly Plant – Ford Motor Company
01.1998 - 12.2007
  • Positioned and aligned components for assembly, manually or using hoists
  • Inspected, operated and tested products to verify functionality and conformance to customer specifications
  • Re-worked, repaired and replaced damaged parts or assemblies
  • Set up, operated, and monitored welding machines that joined or bonded components to fabricate metal products or assemblies
  • Conducted training of workers regarding machine setup and use

Office Services Assistant

Department of Corrections-Probation & Parole Office
01.1993 - 12.1998
  • Provided administrative support to over 30 personnel
  • Prepared presentence & postsentence reports & submitted to judges and attorneys
  • Met critical deadlines in a timely manner and conducted VCIN investigations
  • Maintained, disposed of or retired sensitive files as required

Information Management Specialist

Air Force Reserves
01.1993 - 12.1997
  • Provided high level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling Freedom of Information Act Requests
  • Performed clerical functions such as correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference, calls scheduling and meetings
  • Trained lower level clerical staff

Administrative/Personnel Manager

Mid Pacific Air Corporation
01.1992 - 12.1992
  • Served as Customer Service Representative
  • Organized and maintained filing system
  • Prepared and processed personnel Transactions
  • Served as Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Made collection calls, as required

Executive Secretary to Vice President & Legal Counsel

TRT/FTC Communications, Inc.
01.1990 - 12.1992
  • Managed all office support tasks, including finance requirements
  • Organized/maintained all legal, regulatory and contractual data
  • Drafted/reviewed Tariffs & pleadings and filed them with the FCC
  • Made travel arrangements and maintained appointment calendar
  • Opened, sorted, and distributed incoming correspondence

Information Management Specialist

District of Columbia Air National Guard
01.1989 - 12.1992
  • Held the position as Office/Personnel Manager in the Unit Orderly Room
  • Worked directly for the First Sergeant and the Operations Division Commander
  • Special duty: Tasked by the National Guard Bureau to establish contract quarters program

Senior Administrative Aide to Program Manager

Battelle Memorial Institute
01.1989 - 12.1990
  • Performed assignments for technical (Secret) Navy briefings
  • Prepared statements of work, proposals and reports
  • Maintained filing system for sensitive Navy projects
  • Disposed of sensitive documentation as required by Naval and federal government guidelines

Information Management Specialist

US Air Force (Active Duty)
01.1981 - 12.1989
  • Transportation Unit Orderly Room – Executive support to the Commander and First Sergeant as well as liaison between squadron personnel and base personnel office
  • Supervised administrative personnel in unit
  • (3 years)
  • Consolidated Base Personnel Office – Provided administrative support to director of personnel and military personnel
  • Special Duty: Aided in the establishment of the Base Family Support Center
  • Base Administration in charge of special orders branch
  • Oversaw the operation of the base mailroom and military post office
  • Supervised five personnel
  • Responsible for counseling, conducting annual performance reviews, and training of staff members
  • Ensured staff properly maintained, processed and disposed of secret and top secret documentation
  • Base Records Management Office – Provided guidance on files maintenance, conducted records management training, staff assistance visits in addition to monitoring the base’s Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act program in accordance with Air Force and government directives

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
01.2009

Master of Arts - General Studies

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
12.2008

No Degree - Administrative Management

Administrative Management Technical School -USAF
Biloxi, MS
04.1982

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Adaptable

Awardsanddecorations

  • 1998 Who’s Who National Dean’s List for Colleges & Universities
  • Air Force Small Arms Expert
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Air Force Defense Ribbon (Desert Storm/Desert Shield)
  • Air National Guard Outstanding Unit Award

Militarybackground

  • Information Management Specialist, District of Columbia Air National Guard, Andrews AFB, MD, 1989 - 1992, Held the position as Office/Personnel Manager in the Unit Orderly Room., Worked directly for the First Sergeant and the Operations Division Commander., Special duty: Tasked by the National Guard Bureau to establish contract quarters program.
  • Information Management Specialist, Air Force Reserves, Dover AFB, DE, 1993 - 1997, Provided high level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling Freedom of Information Act Requests., Performed clerical functions such as correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls scheduling and meetings., Trained lower level clerical staff.
  • Information Management Specialist, US Air Force (Active Duty), Various Sites, 1981 - 1989, Transportation Unit Orderly Room – Executive support to the Commander and First Sergeant as well as liaison between squadron personnel and base personnel office., Supervised administrative personnel in unit., Consolidated Base Personnel Office – Provided administrative support to director of personnel and military personnel., Special Duty: Aided in the establishment of the Base Family Support Center., Base Administration in charge of special orders branch., Oversaw the operation of the base mailroom and military post office., Supervised five personnel., Responsible for counseling, conducting annual performance reviews, and training of staff members., Ensured staff properly maintained, processed and disposed of secret and top secret documentation., Base Records Management Office – Provided guidance on files maintenance, conducted records management training, staff assistance visits in addition to monitoring the base’s Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act program in accordance with Air Force and government directives.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Virginia Beach Public Schools
09.2019 - Current

Reading Recovery Teacher

Virginia Beach Public Schools
10.2018 - 06.2019

Collaborative Secondary Special Education Teacher/Case Manager

Norfolk Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017

Project Support Special Education Teacher

Virginia Beach Public Schools
08.2011 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Chesapeake Public & Norfolk Public Schools
01.2008 - 12.2017

Youth Cadre/Trainer/Counselor

Department of Military Affairs-Commonwealth Challenge
01.2007 - 12.2008

Chassis Assembler/Off Buck Welder/Quality Control Inspector

Norfolk Assembly Plant – Ford Motor Company
01.1998 - 12.2007

Office Services Assistant

Department of Corrections-Probation & Parole Office
01.1993 - 12.1998

Information Management Specialist

Air Force Reserves
01.1993 - 12.1997

Administrative/Personnel Manager

Mid Pacific Air Corporation
01.1992 - 12.1992

Executive Secretary to Vice President & Legal Counsel

TRT/FTC Communications, Inc.
01.1990 - 12.1992

Information Management Specialist

District of Columbia Air National Guard
01.1989 - 12.1992

Senior Administrative Aide to Program Manager

Battelle Memorial Institute
01.1989 - 12.1990

Information Management Specialist

US Air Force (Active Duty)
01.1981 - 12.1989

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Hampton University

Master of Arts - General Studies

Hampton University

No Degree - Administrative Management

Administrative Management Technical School -USAF
Anita M. Clark