Donna Kirk
Noblesville,IN
Summary
Highly motivated, enthusiastic professional with strong communication skills & high-level interest in behavioral sciences. Quick, adaptable learner with a "big picture" approach to projects. Comfortable working independently as a leader, and in collaboration with team members. Experienced in consulting, project coordination, development of policies and procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Noblesville Schools
Noblesville, IN
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to serve needs of resource students.
- Substitute teaching.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to identified students in the areas of reading, writing, math, and science.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
Owner / Publisher
Natural Awakenings Indy Magazine
Indianapolis, IN
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Published a popular free, monthly, local, natural health & wellness magazine (print & digital.)
- Managed a team responsible for the workflow of advertising/sales, graphic design, layout, proofreading, website updates, print & digital distribution.
- Coordinated article & calendar submissions, local article writing, content selections, content features from advertisers, adhering to specific deadlines throughout the month.
- Identified new opportunities for growth & expansion.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Oversaw budgeting & financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Developed policies & procedures; provided direction & guidance to team.
ESL Instructor
Kenton County Adult Education/Gateway Community College
Erlanger, KY
08.2005 - 12.2009
- Taught Intro-Advanced level English classes to adult speakers of other languages.
- Focused on level-appropriate speaking, listening, writing, & reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, in real-life situational & workplace context.
- Incorporated use of internet, email, keyboarding & word processing into classes to help build essential job skills.
ESL Teacher
Lindeman Elementary
Erlanger, KY
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with elementary classroom teachers to provide content-based reading instruction for ESL students by means of pull-out & push-in services.
- Translated classroom newsletters for Spanish-speaking families.
Art & Marketing Consultant
Wine Cellar Innovations
Cincinnati, OH
2005 - 2006
- Coordinated phases of development and production of decorative elements for custom-built wine cellars.
- Responsible for accurate price quotes, development of custom art pieces through communications between artists, sales departments; monitored construction & placement in factory or final installation site.
- Communicated timelines of custom doors, mosaic tile insets, painted tile & other fine art to relevant departments.
- Prepared weekly sales reports, and maintained sales, construction, & pricing databases used by the Art Department.
Education
B.A. - Spanish, Secondary Education
Northern KY University
Highland Heights, KY05-1999
Skills
- Effective Verbal & Written Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Calm & Patient Demeanor
- Project Management
- Team Oversight
- Design Coordination
- Commitment to Professionalism
- Customer Relations
- Eye for Detail & Accuracy
- Thrive in Positions with "Many Moving Parts"
Timeline
Instructional Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Noblesville Schools
09.2021 - Current
Owner / Publisher
Natural Awakenings Indy Magazine
01.2019 - 11.2020
ESL Teacher
Lindeman Elementary
08.2007 - 07.2008
ESL Instructor
Kenton County Adult Education/Gateway Community College
08.2005 - 12.2009
Art & Marketing Consultant
Wine Cellar Innovations
2005 - 2006
B.A. - Spanish, Secondary Education
Northern KY University
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