Elizabeth A. LeBlanc
Biddeford,ME
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with background in managing office operations and supporting executive-level staff. Successfully coordinated schedules, handled correspondence, and organized meetings to enhance team productivity. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills while maintaining high level of confidentiality.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English Teacher
Biddeford School Department
Biddeford
01.2007 - Current
- Demonstrated Skills:
- Taught reading and writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Served as Team Leader: attended bi-monthly meetings with the principal and other teachers, and communicated those minutes with grade-level colleagues
- Organized grade-level Career Day: solicited professionals from the community to talk to students about their careers; created individual schedules for students to listen to presentations
- Served as “Bee Master” for the school spelling bee: communicated with grade-level teachers to get bee participants; conducted the bee in front of the entire school
- Advised the National Junior Honor Society (5 years)
- Led Student Council (1 year)
- Coordinated “Pennies for Patients,” a fundraiser to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (5 years)
- Certified State of Maine Mentor for new teachers
- Communication: clear and concise daily verbal and written contact with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Organization: Lesson and unit planning; tracked progress of student performance through class grades and computer-based testing.
- Flexibility: readjusted schedule as needed, often at the last minute.
- Collaboration: participated on the Biddeford Middle School Leadership Team; served as Building Representative for Biddeford Teachers Association for three years.
- Data entry: accurate and timely documentation of lesson plans and student performance
- Data analysis: evaluated student test scores over periods of time, to identify opportunities for improvement; utilized data from STAR, NWEA, MEA, and eMPowerME
- Proficient in Apple programs Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, as well as Google Docs, Presentation, and Sheets
Long Term Substitute
Saco Middle School
Saco
01.2006 - 01.2007
- 8th Grade Social Studies: presented premade lessons to students
- 7th Grade Social Studies: created authentic lessons and units to teach about American History and the Constitution
Senior Administrative Assistant
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Assisted the Director of Contracting and the department.
- Scheduled meetings/coordinated calendars; completed expense reports.
- Filed documents.
- Organized Job Shadow Day with local middle school and Anthem employees.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Administrative Assistant & Billing Specialist
Unum
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Assisted two Assistant Vice Presidents in the Underwriting Department.
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated travel; completed expense reports.
- Entered data for new customers in the Long Term Care Billing Department.
- Led conference calls with new customers to answer product questions.
- Partnered with Junior Achievement to educate 4th graders about the importance of community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, Maine05.2000
Master's - Education
University of New England
Biddeford, Maine12.2021
Community Involvement
Biddeford Little League, Biddeford, Served as Information Officer for one year, which involved updating social media pages and our website, Currently in my third year as fundraising coordinator, where I solicit sponsorships from area businesses for teams, field banners, and monthly raffle calendar prizes.
Timeline
Middle School English Teacher
Biddeford School Department
01.2007 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Saco Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Administrative Assistant
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
01.2003 - 01.2006
Administrative Assistant & Billing Specialist
Unum
01.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Master's - Education
University of New England