Donna Esteen
New Orleans,LA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Office Manager
Mildred Osborne Charter School
01.2023 - Current
- Serve as the main point of contact in the school reception area
- Manage the collection and maintenance of student, personnel, and school information (e.g., receive forms and paperwork, track missing forms, manage databases, update contact information, keep records current, etc.)
- Maintains attendance records using the SIS and SchoolRunner
- Greet and document all visitors: sign in visitors, ensure that students only leave with authorized parents/guardians, monitor and control access to the school
- Help plan and manage logistics and preparations for school events and activities as needed, make photocopies, set up for special events, make phone calls to confirm attendance
- Make certificates for awards and promotional ceremonies
- Manage and order supplies for the school and supply closet
- Work with school leaders and teachers to ensure accurate attendance is being taken
- Ensure all record requests and enrollment verification requests are completed in a timely manner
- Make class schedules for incoming scholars using SIS
- Input attendance for 21st Century afterschool program.
Operations Associate/Associate Teacher
Mildred Osborne Charter School
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist Registrar with processing enrollment and/or new student records, including requesting transcripts and records from other schools, setting up cumulative folders, and entering student data
- Assist Registrar with processing withdrawal and transfer of students in the Student Information System and contact parents for confirmation when a student withdraws
- Assist Registrar with processing, transmitting and responding to requests for student information and student transcripts
- Substitute various grades levels as needed.
Front Office Manager
Mildred Osborne Charter School
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Serve as the main point of contact in the school reception area
- Manage the collection and maintenance of student, personnel, and school information (e.g., receive forms and paperwork, track missing forms, manage databases, update contact information, keep records current, etc.)
- Maintains attendance records using the SIS
- Help to plan and manage logistics and preparations for school events and activities
- Greet and document all visitors: sign in visitors, ensure that students only leave with authorized parents/guardians, monitor and control access to the school
- Help to plan and manage logistics and preparations for school events and activities as needed, make photocopies, set up for special events, make phone calls to confirm attendance.
Associate Teacher
Mildred Osborne Charter School
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Execute lesson plan consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum
- Establish an orderly classroom environment and provide a positive learning experience
- Become familiar with school emergency protocols, such as fire drill and lockdown
- Adhere to all school policies and procedures and establishing classroom rules
- Following the curriculum and lesson plan and adjust as needed
- Preparing educational materials ahead of time
- Assist any grade level class as needed.
Associate Teacher
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Execute lesson plan consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum
- Establish an orderly classroom environment and provide a positive learning experience
- Become familiar with school emergency protocols, such as fire drill and lockdown
- Adhere to all school policies and procedures and establishing classroom rules
- Follow the curriculum and lesson plan and adjust as needed
- Preparing educational materials ahead of time
- Assist any grade level class as needed.
Kindergarten ELA Lead Teacher
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Planning and implementing class lessons that ensure the attainment of state learning standards
- Planning and coordinating programs with the faculty and administration
- Providing ongoing student evaluation through regularly scheduled grade reporting and parent conferences
- Establishing and building great rapport with students to provide a great and exciting learning environment
- Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
- Actively participate in strategic long- and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students
- Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
- Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management.
Push-In Services
Sophie B Wright Charter High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Work closely with students in the general education classroom
- Provide instruction and materials for students
- Document data on Individualized Education Program service logs
- Assist general education teachers with individualized modifications for students
- Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure students are receiving accommodations.
504 Coordinator Assistant
Sophie B Wright Charter High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitor implementation of Section 504 plans
- Schedule annual reviews of each Section 504 student
- Assure that Section 504 plans move with the student to the next level or new school.
Special Education Director Assistant
Sophie B Wright Charter High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Contact parents/guardians for Individualized Education Program meetings
- Mail Individualized Education Program invitations to parents/guardians
- File related services, progress reports and Individualized Education Program documentation logs.
Paraprofessional
Sophie B Wright Charter High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitor and assist the students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and settings
- Assist in collecting data for behavioral and academic progress
- Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher
- Assist in helping the student develop necessary skills in the generalized education environment.
Paraprofessional
Mildred Osborne Charter School
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Assist scholars with special needs in classroom settings
- Collect behavior data using Check-In and Check-Out tracking system
- Modify various rigorous assignments based on students’ needs
- Regularly communicates with parents through phone calls, emails, and notes.
Social Studies and Science Teacher /ELA
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Kindergarten
- Accept feedback and coaching as an essential part of development and growth
- Differentiates instruction based on their needs
- Designs rigorous daily, weekly and unit social studies and science assessments
- Sets and monitors progress on academic goals with students and families
- Approaches instruction with a sense of urgency: Every minute counts
Paraprofessional
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Kindergarten
- Accept feedback and coaching as an essential part of development and growth
- Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school
- Develop a meal plan, teaching strategy, and collect data on students with special needs.
Pre-K 3 Co-Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Selects and uses appropriate learning strategies to include lectures, group discussions and audio teaching aides to present subject matter to scholars
- Maintains a disciplined but fun learning environment conducive to effective learning
- Diagnose students strengths and needs and develop a plan to meet their needs.
Education
Diploma -
Warren Easton Fundamental Senior High School
New Orleans, LouisianaPsychology/Social Work -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama01.2006
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
Awards
- Most Outgoing Teacher Award 2015
- Walmart Teacher of the Year ELA 2016
- Dedicated Service Award 2013-2017
- Community Award 2022
- Joy Award 2023
- Perfect Attendance Award 2024
Timeline
Front Office Manager
Mildred Osborne Charter School
01.2023 - Current
Operations Associate/Associate Teacher
Mildred Osborne Charter School
08.2022 - 01.2023
Front Office Manager
Mildred Osborne Charter School
03.2022 - 06.2022
Associate Teacher
Mildred Osborne Charter School
08.2021 - 02.2022
Associate Teacher
03.2021 - 06.2021
Kindergarten ELA Lead Teacher
11.2020 - 03.2021
Push-In Services
Sophie B Wright Charter High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
504 Coordinator Assistant
Sophie B Wright Charter High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
Special Education Director Assistant
Sophie B Wright Charter High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
Paraprofessional
Sophie B Wright Charter High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
Paraprofessional
Mildred Osborne Charter School
06.2016 - 06.2017
Social Studies and Science Teacher /ELA
09.2014 - 01.2016
Paraprofessional
06.2014 - 09.2014
Pre-K 3 Co-Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2014
Diploma -
Warren Easton Fundamental Senior High School
Psychology/Social Work -
Alabama State University