Barbara Gordon
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Dedicated and dependable professional with experience in early childhood education, legal administration, healthcare support, and office operations. Strong communicator with excellent organizational, multitasking, and customer service skills. Committed to creating safe, positive environments and providing high-quality support to clients, families, and teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Brookwood Baptist Church
Shreveport, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-aged children.
- Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that support cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
- Monitor and supervise children during classroom instruction, play, meals, and transitions to ensure safety and positive behavior.
- Establish and maintain structured classroom routines and clear behavioral expectations.
- Communicate effectively with parents and church staff regarding student progress, behavior, and individual needs.
- Promote emotional development through positive reinforcement, cooperation, and age-appropriate conflict resolution.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization in compliance with childcare regulations and church safety standards.
PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL ASSISTANT
Rice Law Firm
Shreveport, LA
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Served as a primary point of contact by managing incoming calls and providing professional client assistance.
- Coordinated and scheduled appointments and meetings for clients and attorneys, ensuring accurate calendar management.
- Communicated daily with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and attorneys to support case progression.
- Prepared, organized, and maintained legal case files, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
- Reviewed and processed critical legal documents, including medical records, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and relevance for case preparation.
- Drafted legal correspondence, entered case data, and submitted documents to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Willis Knighton Bossier
Bossier City, LA
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Performed venipuncture procedures using sterile techniques while adhering to patient identification and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported clinical specimens in accordance with hospital policies and laboratory standards.
- Maintained accuracy and attention to detail to ensure specimen integrity and timely processing.
- Provided professional and compassionate patient care by clearly explaining procedures and reducing patient anxiety.
TEACHER
Bellaire Learning Center
Bossier City, LA
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Planned and maintained structured classroom environments that supported academic, social, and emotional development.
- Implemented age-appropriate instructional activities to promote student engagement and learning.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, parents, and staff through effective communication and collaboration.
- Managed classroom behavior by enforcing clear expectations, routines, and consistent discipline practices.
FILE CLERK / RUNNER
Rice and Kendig Law Firm
Shreveport, LA
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintained and organized physical and electronic legal files with strict attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
- Scanned, indexed, and filed documents to ensure timely retrieval and efficient office operations.
- Retrieved, delivered, and routed legal files and correspondence to attorneys and staff as requested.
- Supported daily law firm operations by ensuring records were properly classified using alphabetical, numerical, and chronological filing systems.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LASkills
- Customer Service
- Client Relations
- Appointment Scheduling
- Calendar Management
- Classroom Management
- Child Development Support
- Data Entry
- Documentation
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking
- Time Management
Timeline
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Brookwood Baptist Church
08.2023 - Current
PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL ASSISTANT
Rice Law Firm
07.2020 - 06.2021
PHLEBOTOMIST
Willis Knighton Bossier
01.2019 - 04.2019
TEACHER
Bellaire Learning Center
03.2018 - 08.2018
FILE CLERK / RUNNER
Rice and Kendig Law Firm
11.2016 - 03.2018
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Bossier Parish Community College