Joan A. Hilton
Administrative Coordinator
Charleston,SC
Summary
Energetic former teacher and administrative assistant dedicated to assisting highly effective administrative teams and managing office operations with efficiency and grace. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suites.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
James Island Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Taught Social Studies to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, and Bible to seventh and eighth graders
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Led team in analyzing curriculum and preparing findings for Pre-K through eighth grade in preparation for ACSI Accreditation visit March 2022.
- Coached lower-school Battle of the Books team in 2022 and 2023.
- Completed Read-to-Succeed Certification, Summer 2022.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Camp Road Middle School and Fort Johnson Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2021
- Taught sixth grade English-Language Arts, including reading informative and literary texts, writing, grammar and usage, research, and vocabulary to all levels of students, including honors and special education
- Collaborated with content area teachers in planning instruction to facilitate successful literary skills in content areas.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Served on school Sunshine Committee to improve morale among faculty and staff.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Led interesting and varied group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Administrative Assistant
Medical University Of South College Of Nursing
11.1997 - 06.2002
- Provided administrative support for Associate Dean and College of Nursing.
- Assisted Associate Dean in managing $12.5 million grant serving all 47 counties throughout South Carolina.
- Scheduled meetings, prepared materials, and recorded and promptly distributed minutes.
- Created and maintained databases of faculty productivity and research interests.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance data.
- Created visual aids for reports and projects.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for Associate Dean and department heads in company's voice.
- Developed presentation materials for local, regional, and national meetings.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Administrative Assistant
MUSC Internal Audit Department
10.1995 - 11.1997
- Prepared and finalized detailed audit reports for MUSC Board of Trustees meetings.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for director and staff in company's voice.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Presented information regarding Controlled Substances Investigative function to incoming clinical staff.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
College of Charleston
Charleston05.2006
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.2004
Skills
- Smart Board and Promethean Technology
- Lesson Planning Expertise
- District Academic Standards
- Positive Interactions
- Organizational Abilities
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Collaboration
- Interactive Media
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Additional Information
- Volunteered at James Island Outreach 2019 and 2022
- Church choir and lay reader at Saint James Anglican Church
- Co-taught literacy program for rising first graders at Murray Lasaine Elementary summers 2012-2014
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
James Island Christian School
08.2020 - 06.2023
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Camp Road Middle School and Fort Johnson Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant
Medical University Of South College Of Nursing
11.1997 - 06.2002
Administrative Assistant
MUSC Internal Audit Department
10.1995 - 11.1997
Bachelor of Science - Education
College of Charleston
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Trident Technical College
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