Emma Kirkland
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing or as a member of the teaching team. Well-versed in the classroom.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Leader
Messiah Montessori School
Houma, LA
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
CPS Specialist
Department Of Economic Security Child Care Administration
Phoenix, AZ
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Administrative Assistant
Music World Entertainment / Destiny's Child
Houston, TX
01.2000 - 09.2007
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
Secretary
Houston Independent School District HISD
Houston, TX
08.1994 - 08.1999
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access.
- Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior.
- Oversaw students and monitored behavior during disciplinary activities.
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
- Verified student grades, attendance, and schedules.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamar High School
Houston, TX06.1975
Skills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Lesson Planning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student records management
Timeline
Teacher Leader
Messiah Montessori School
03.2017 - 01.2020
CPS Specialist
Department Of Economic Security Child Care Administration
03.2012 - 06.2014
Administrative Assistant
Music World Entertainment / Destiny's Child
01.2000 - 09.2007
Secretary
Houston Independent School District HISD
08.1994 - 08.1999
High School Diploma -
Lamar High School