Barbara Junius
FCPS - White Oaks Elementary
Burke,VA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Experienced and dedicated Instructional Assistant seeking continued opportunity to grow in the teaching profession. Having a bilingual background and traveling all over the world with the U.S. Army has allowed me a unique opportunity to reach out and include all students. Adept at utilizing MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel for seamless instructional delivery. I am eager to secure an impactful role within Lake Braddock to foster an enriching learning atmosphere for students and support FCPS educational objectives.
Work History
ECCB Instructional Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Supported classroom activities by preparing instructional materials and resources for diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral development.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency, organizing materials and resources for optimal use.
- Led small group instruction sessions during teacher absence, fostering a positive learning environment that provided students minimal disruption in learning
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Assisted in adaptation of curriculum to meet diverse student needs, promoting inclusivity.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
Monitor
6 Months- Collaborated with teachers to address student concerns and enhance classroom management strategies.
- Monitored student interactions to promote positive social skills and conflict resolution.
- Adapted to diverse learning styles to facilitate student engagement and understanding.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and provide targeted support.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving educational goals, employing tailored strategies and accommodations.
- Navigated challenging student behavior situations with sensitivity and empathy, implementing appropriate interventions to maintain a focused learning environment.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Led small group sessions, promoting collaboration and peer-assisted learning among students.
- Supported lead teacher in implementing established lesson plans, ensuring continuity of instruction during their absence.
Media Relations Officer for Joint Base Lewis-McChord and 1st U.S. Army Corps
2 Years 9 Months- 15 years of documented sustained superior performance as a military officer and leader with six years of Publics Affair/Media Relations competence to manage complex situations that arise from daily interaction of Soldiers with local, national, and international communities.
- Organized events such as press conferences, interviews and photo opportunities to maximize positive media coverage.
- Monitored news stories on a daily basis to identify potential areas of high interest or concern.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from members of the press regarding information.
- Created press releases, talking points, fact sheets, Q&As and other materials for distribution to media outlets.
- Secret Security Clearance for 16 years
Staff Officer Press and Visits
11 Months- Published quarterly magazines highlighting our multi-cultural force which included soldiers from Australia, Canada, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uruguay
- responsible for planning, coordinating and executing all official visits to the Force.
- Supervise radio show and its contents
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, challenges, and new stories
Education
M.S., Environmental Science
B.S., Biological Sciences
Skills
Small group instruction
Helping students with special needs
Student inclusion
Classroom behavior management
Strong work ethic and dependable
Safety and incident management
Flexibility
Interpersonal skills
Planning
Classroom organization
Effective communication
Certification
- Penmac Education staffing certificate of completion in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices, Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination Awareness in the Workplace, Cybersecurity Awareness at Educational Institutions Bullying Recognition and response, and Bloodborne Pathogen train Exposure Prevention, 09/2023
- U.S Army Public Affairs Qualification Course Defense Information School, Fort Meade, Maryland, 07/2009
- U.S. Army Chemical Captain Career Course, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, 09/2006
Timeline
ECCB Instructional Assistant
FCPS - White Oaks Elementary
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Monitor
FCPS-White Oaks Elementary
12.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Media Relations Officer for Joint Base Lewis-McChord and 1st U.S. Army Corps
Fort Lewis, WA
07.2012 - 04.2015Read More
Staff Officer Press and Visits
USA Task Force Sinai
06.2011 - 05.2012Read More
North Carolina State University
B.S., Biological Sciences
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Webster University
M.S., Environmental Science
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