Janda Fiscus
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated professional with 20 years of office computer experience, specializing in non-profit, community, and children services support. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and supervisory skills while effectively managing multiple tasks and deadlines. Published author and photographer with 10 years of art teaching experience, fostering student growth through meaningful mentorship. Committed to creating a safe learning environment by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Kept up-to-date on current trends in special education teaching methods and strategies.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Assisted with physical care needs such as feeding or toileting when necessary.
Teacher
Parallel Education
Indianapolis, IN
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Substitute teacher all grades throughout Indianapolis Public/Charter Schools
- Requires flexibility, communication and ability to monitor classrooms while teaching lesson plans in diverse districts
Technical Support I
SOA Division Retirement and Benefits
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Retirement projections which required accuracy and knowledge of complex criteria for Retirement Members
- Duties also included updating addresses, answering phones and correspondence
- Used proprietary software and accounting procedures for this seasonal position
ESL Teacher
Fundacion Salvacion
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Develop ESL program and teach English for Elementary children
Community School Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis
10.2008 - 02.2012
- Outreach within community resources to assist family's basic needs, encourage student's academic success and create parent engagement
- Duties include: facilitate United Way's Read-Up Program for individual tutoring program
- Event planner for Federally-mandated monthly academic workshops to increase family engagement
- Cultivated community resources to assist basic needs of families
- Provide progress report to Federal Title 1, United Way, Indianapolis Public School System and Southeast Community Center
- Maintain computer website for families to access student records
Administrative Assistant
Centennial Hall Community Center, SOA
06.2005 - 09.2008
- Full-time Administrative Assistant in fast-paced Community Center duties include: Receptionist, Payroll and Accounts Receivable, direct client services, event planning, assist in staff schedule SAVii calendar
Housing Counselor and Volunteer Coordinator
SEND
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Outreach within Southeast Neighborhood Development (SEND) CDC
- Volunteer supervision for housing projects
- Grant writer for down-payment assistance, home repair & low-income families mortgages
- Also: Home-ownership classes, funding, credit repair & education
- Able to fund $460,000
Education
BA - Photojournalism, English
Indiana University
Teaching Certification -
TESL (ITTO)
Certificate of Elementary Education -
Ivy Tech
IndianapolisSkills
- ESL, Life Skills instruction
- Patience and flexibility
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning difficulties
- Literacy intervention
- Disability awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Physical disabilities assistance
- Collaborative teaching
Computer Experience
- Microsoft Office Suites
- MS Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Explorer
- Calyx 7.5
- PowerPoint
- Photoshop CS
- SAVii CEO Scheduler
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2021 - 12.2024
Teacher
Parallel Education
12.2017 - 05.2021
Technical Support I
SOA Division Retirement and Benefits
10.2014 - 06.2016
ESL Teacher
Fundacion Salvacion
06.2013 - 04.2014
Community School Coordinator
Indianapolis Public Schools
10.2008 - 02.2012
Administrative Assistant
Centennial Hall Community Center, SOA
06.2005 - 09.2008
Housing Counselor and Volunteer Coordinator
SEND
01.1999 - 01.2003
BA - Photojournalism, English
Indiana University
Teaching Certification -
TESL (ITTO)
Certificate of Elementary Education -
Ivy Tech
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