Aprill Lawson
McKinney,TX
Summary
Spirted Scheduling Coordinator versed in planning and coordinating workflow. Supervises schedules and projects for timely completion. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication and organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Mckinney ISD
Mckinney , Texas
2022.01 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Frisco Isd
Frisco , TX
2016.08 - 2021.08
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
- Assisted special education instructors in identifying and meeting students' individual needs.
- Created safe and nurturing environment focused on students to ensure quality learning experiences.
- Engaged and supported students with differing learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
- Handled diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Amplified knowledge in classroom management, student engagement, activity planning and student goal setting through continuing education courses.
Homeschool Teacher
Homeschool
Frisco , Texas
2012.06 - 2015.08
- Developed lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses.
- Delivered effective education based on sound principles and clear objectives.
- Supported digital online delivery of lessons and materials in home-based environment.
- Implemented strategies to incorporate movement and exercise for children's' well-being.
- Encouraged students to explore academic interest and pursue extracurricular activities to promote ongoing academic success
- Remained calm and patient in all student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
Scheduling Specialist
Kenexa
Frisco , Texas
2011.10 - 2012.05
- Scheduling and coordinating interviews Creating requisitions / extending offers Generate and send offer letters/ packages Facilitate background investigations of new hires Monitor background vendor activity and work in tandem with vendor to complete applicant background/drug processing Kick-off onboarding activities Keep Applicant Tracking System (ATS) updated at all times Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by management Making welcome calls to all applicants prior to their scheduled start date, background variance resolution, data entry and internal/external reporting.
- Oversaw new employee hiring and onboarding procedures, developing guidelines, designing standard interviews and participating in selection and training of new hires.
- Reviewed all candidate documentation, including identification, references and background checks in alignment with hiring protocol.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Executive Assistant/ Human Resource Recruiter
Footstar Corporation
Irving , Texas
2001.02 - 2005.02
- Assist Executive VP of Finance with secretarial and administrative.
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
- Revised and maintained master calendar for client appointments.
- Detailed and arranged logistics for conferences and seminars, including travel arrangements and venue reservations.
- Opened, read, and wrote answers to routine letters and correspondence for executives.
- Set up meeting and event logistics for senior management, including executives and board of directors.
- Processed customer information and updates in the database system to track leads, interactions, and relationships and propel sales opportunities.
- Processed executive subscriptions, license renewals, continuing education requirements, and membership renewals.
- Restocked office and break room supplies to maximize team productivity.
- Managed daily financial tasks such as invoices, reports, and proposals.
- Verified operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs.
- Made travel arrangements and reservations.
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports, and documents.
- Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
- Created expense reports, budgets, and filing systems for the management team
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Pacific Island University
GuamSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Reporting requirements
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Confidential document control
- Schedule management
- Background Checks
- Offer Letter Drafting
- Clerical Support
Certification
- Educational Aide III Certification
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Mckinney ISD
2022.01 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Frisco Isd
2016.08 - 2021.08
Homeschool Teacher
Homeschool
2012.06 - 2015.08
Scheduling Specialist
Kenexa
2011.10 - 2012.05
Executive Assistant/ Human Resource Recruiter
Footstar Corporation
2001.02 - 2005.02
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Pacific Island University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Houston Community College
- Educational Aide III Certification
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