BARBARA J. MICKA
Griffith,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in educational and administrative roles, notably with School City of Hammond. Excelled in enhancing staff performance and student outcomes through innovative professional development and data-driven strategies. Expert in Microsoft and Google Tools with a knack for effective written communication. Proven track record in audience engagement and creative problem-solving, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom educator, Instructional Coach, Data Coordinator, Testing Coordinator
School City of Hammond
01.2004 - Current
- Researched, planned and provided professional development for staff
- Implemented coaching cycles to improve student outcomes
- Collected, disaggregated and utilized data to improve teacher performance and student outcomes
- Created and delivered lessons to learners
Instructional Coach
East Porter County School Corp.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Researched, planned and provided professional development for staff
- Implemented coaching cycles to improve student outcomes
- Collected, disaggregated and utilized data to improve teacher performance and student outcomes
- Acted as school testing coordinator for state-wide testing
Office Manager
Kitchen Cabinet Specialists/KCS Construction
01.1990 - 01.2003
- Established all office procedures and protocols for successful government contracting firm
- Professionally and courteously answered phones, greeted clients, and ran preconstruction meetings
- Efficiently prepared payroll, pay requests, contracts and documentation for HUD jobs
- Accurately composed and drafted correspondence and contract documents
- Accurately maintained filing system
- Provided training and support to additional office staff as needed
Legal Assistant
Baker & McKenzie, LLP
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Effectively performed all administrative support services for partner in the corporate and securities division
- Professionally and courteously answered phones and greeted clients
- Accurately drafted and prepared correspondence, legal documents and billing statements
- Efficiently maintained filing system
- Provided additional support to other attorneys as needed
Office Manager
First Columbia Corporation
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Effectively performed all administrative support services for partner in the corporate and securities division
- Professionally and courteously answered phones and greeted clients
- Accurately drafted and prepared correspondence, legal documents and billing statements
- Efficiently maintained filing system
- Provided additional support to other attorneys as needed
Education
Master of Science - Education, Educational Administration
Purdue University
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
01.2004
Career Professional Secretarial Certificate -
Sawyer College of Business
01.1986
Skills
- Effective Written Communication
- Advanced Language Proficiency
- Skilled in Microsoft and Google Tools
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Audience Engagement Expertise
Timeline
Instructional Coach
East Porter County School Corp.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Classroom educator, Instructional Coach, Data Coordinator, Testing Coordinator
School City of Hammond
01.2004 - Current
Office Manager
Kitchen Cabinet Specialists/KCS Construction
01.1990 - 01.2003
Legal Assistant
Baker & McKenzie, LLP
01.1987 - 01.1990
Office Manager
First Columbia Corporation
01.1986 - 01.1987
Master of Science - Education, Educational Administration
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
Career Professional Secretarial Certificate -
Sawyer College of Business
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