Joan Robinson
Columbus,OH
Summary
Accomplished educator and technical specialist with a proven track record at Columbus City Schools and Lucent Technology, adept in student engagement and technical troubleshooting. Excelled in fostering literacy development and implementing technology solutions, enhancing learning outcomes and operational efficiency. Renowned for verbal communication and positive reinforcement techniques, consistently achieving high levels of client and student satisfaction. Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ColumbusCity Schools
09.2010 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on improving overall student achievement levels and reducing achievement gaps among different groups of learners.
- Supported English language learners by adapting instructional strategies and materials to meet their unique needs within the mainstream classroom setting.
Technical Specialist
Lucent Technology
02.1969 - 10.2002
- Trained junior technicians on industry best practices and company-specific procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Provided exceptional customer support, resolving complex technical issues with effective communication skills.
- Completed troubleshooting and diagnostics on company resources.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reviewed technical documents and collaborated on customized design to achieve process improvement and compliance.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing systems.
Legal Clerk
United States Army
07.1976 - 06.1980
- Provided excellent customer service to clients by promptly addressing inquiries and maintaining a friendly demeanor.
- Adhered to strict ethical guidelines while performing legal clerk duties, demonstrating integrity and commitment to the profession.
- Conducted thorough legal research, providing valuable insights to support attorney decisionmaking.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective collaboration with coworkers and displaying professionalism at all times.
- Coordinated with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to schedule appointments and hearings efficiently.
- Facilitated attorney-client meetings by preparing agendas and gathering relevant documentation ahead of time.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information, fostering trust among colleagues and clients.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Education
Nursing
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDFinance And Economics
Boston University
Bad Kreuznach, GermanyBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Capital University
Columbus, OH02.1975
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
Trenton, NJ05.1965
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Curriculum knowledge
- Special Needs Support
- Literacy development
- Social studies knowledge
- Science concepts understanding
- Verbal and written communication
- Mathematics proficiency
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ColumbusCity Schools
09.2010 - Current
Legal Clerk
United States Army
07.1976 - 06.1980
Nursing
Morgan State University
Finance And Economics
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Capital University
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
Technical Specialist
Lucent Technology
02.1969 - 10.2002