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Fonda Hughes

Athens,TN

Summary

Attentive Paraprofessional Educator adept at supporting classroom operations to facilitate welcoming and positive learning atmosphere for all students. Well-versed in addressing student emotional, academic and social needs, illustrated over seven years in similar roles. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Assistant

Athens City Schools
Athens, Tennessee
08.2016 - Current
  • Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
  • Supported classroom teachers by supervising students during lunch and recess periods or field trips.
  • Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
  • Encouraged collaboration among peers within the classroom setting.
  • Provided support services such as tutoring or guidance counseling when needed.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.

Operations Officer

United States Army
06.2009 - 07.2012
  • Monitored and evaluated performance metrics to ensure operational objectives were met.
  • Created training programs to help staff understand operational policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated system performance and identified areas for improvement in order to increase efficiency.
  • Tracked inventory levels across all locations and ensured timely replenishment when required.
  • Supervised deployment planning and tasking.
  • Directed staffing resources to facilitate rotational deployments.
  • Streamlined training and operations through modification of SOPs.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning operations to coordinator proper allocation of resources in alignment with mission and capabilities.
  • Leveraged analytical, design and implementation skills to offer leadership and support to all operations areas.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Unit Supply Sergeant

United States Army
07.1992 - 06.2009
  • Organized, inventoried, and distributed clothing, small arms ammunition, food items, and other expendable materials.
  • Identified supply discrepancies and worked with appropriate personnel to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Supervised subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties.
  • Updated computer databases with accurate information regarding quantity, location and condition of all assigned materiel assets.
  • Created detailed reports detailing any shortages or overages in inventory levels.
  • Kept meticulous records of high-priority units and material readiness of equipment.
  • Drove improvements in logistics operations and supply accountability by analyzing supply policies, strategies and processes to identify inefficiencies.
  • Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.

Education

Master of Science - Human Services

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
06-2015

Accomplishments

  • The National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Meritorious Service Medal (2)
  • Army Commendation Medal (7)
  • Army Achievement Medal (3)
  • Good Conduct Medal (6)

Certification

  • Certificate of Retirement United States Army
  • RBT Certified

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Athens City Schools
08.2016 - Current

Operations Officer

United States Army
06.2009 - 07.2012

Unit Supply Sergeant

United States Army
07.1992 - 06.2009

Master of Science - Human Services

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Kaplan University
  • Certificate of Retirement United States Army
  • RBT Certified
Fonda Hughes