Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Timeline

BARBARA L. ROBERTS

Vereen School District, Vereen School
Moultrie,USA
13
years of professional experience

A performance-focused leader specialized in internship training for over two years with the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS), and Mental Health Elderly Group Homes. Evaluated and accessed client needs through home visits, observations, and documentation as a Case Manager. Skilled in using assistive technology to enhance instructional delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at DFACS internship to coordinate care and Georgia Department of Corrections as well. Committed to supporting children, adults, inmates, and mental health clients through compassion, consistency, and evidence-based practices.

Work History

Paraprofessional - Autism Classroom

1 Year 4 Months
Vereen School District, Vereen School | 03.2025 - Current
  • Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students on the Autism Spectrum (ASD), facilitating daily routines, classroom activities, and behavior management.
  • Collaborated with Head Teacher to adapt lesson materials, manage classroom organization, and provide feedback for targeted support strategies, enhancing student engagement.
  • Utilized SMART Board and instructional tools to improve literacy and comprehension skills for students with reading difficulties, fostering academic growth.
  • Supported communication between school and home by preparing and sending student progress updates to parents and caregivers, promoting transparency and involvement.

Department of Corrections/Commissary Manager

3 Years 10 Months
Valdosta/Autry State Prison | 01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw daily administrative operations, ensuring precision in inventory control, financial tracking, and adherence to institutional policies.
  • Compiled and analyzed reports and spreadsheets for inventory tracking and financial decision-making using Microsoft Excel.
  • Oversaw product deliveries, managed supply chain logistics, and coordinated vendor relations to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for staff and inmates to enhance policy compliance.

Medical Department Assistant

3 Years 11 Months
St. Francis Hospital | 08.2016 - 07.2020
  • Optimized office operations and ensured accurate maintenance of patient records.
  • Protected sensitive medical information to maintain compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
  • Oversaw relationship management with healthcare staff, students, and external agencies to enhance communication and support services.
  • Streamlined appointment workflows and reallocated resources to enhance departmental efficiency.
  • Directed implementation of innovative administrative procedures to optimize productivity and elevate patient satisfaction.

Office Administrative Assistant

2 Years 4 Months
Albany State University | 08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Facilitated academic program support through efficient handling of correspondence, calendar updates, and data entry tasks.
  • Facilitated communication between faculty, students, and administration to ensure clarity and accuracy of information exchange.
  • Assisted in event planning and prioritizing on-campus activities, meetings, and workshops.
  • Enhanced team productivity by optimizing administrative workflows and minimizing response times.

Education

Administrative Assistant Certificate - Administrative

Capital Community College | Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Albany State University | Albany, GA

GPA: Graduated Cum Laude

Dean's List Fall Semester 2011-2015

  • Colquitt County School District Scholarship Recipient
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Member
  • Employee of the Year Award
  • Perfect Attendance Award
  • Certificate of Recognition Award School of Lean-Gembra Academy
  • Professional Development: Sub Skills Online Training-Utah State University

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Georgia Military College | Valdosta, GA

Master of Science - Spec Education/Masters of Mental Health Counseling

Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | 12-2027

Skills

Support for diverse learning needs
Effective team engagement
Data gathering
Digital tool integration
Inclusive practices development
Behavioral intervention

Accomplishments

  • Security Policy Awareness & Training Certificate of Training- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Training Center
  • Georgia Clearance Certificate
  • Cyber Security Training
  • Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
  • Mandated Reporter Certificate
  • Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators
  • Department of Family & Children Services Training

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Student Life & Leadership Student Ambassador-Georgia Military College
  • Team Leader/ER/Transfer Center-South Georgia Medical Center -January 2001-August 2012
  • Georgia Department of Corrections-Commissary Experience
  • Georgia Department of Family & Children Services Experience
  • Paraprofessional Experience-Colquitt Board of Education
  • Executive Secretary Experience-Lucas Schaevitz Engineering-Pennsauken, NJ

Timeline

Paraprofessional - Autism Classroom

Vereen School District, Vereen School
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Department of Corrections/Commissary Manager

Valdosta/Autry State Prison
01.2021 - 11.2024Read More

Medical Department Assistant

St. Francis Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2020Read More

Office Administrative Assistant

Albany State University
08.2013 - 12.2015Read More

Capital Community College

Administrative Assistant Certificate from Administrative
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Albany State University

Bachelor of Science from Social Work
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Georgia Military College

Associate of Arts from Social Work
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Grand Canyon University

Master of Science from Spec Education/Masters of Mental Health Counseling
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BARBARA L. ROBERTS