Dedicated Teacher Assistant II with expertise in classroom management and student support. Known for fostering positive behavior and enhancing learning through effective communication and attention to detail. Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in facilitating learning in alternative education settings. Skilled in monitoring student progress, implementing classroom procedures, and collaborating with educators to enhance student success and classroom environment. Experienced manager with a proven track record in budget planning and expense management. Adept at data analysis and reporting, supporting organizational goals through strategic oversight and efficient resource allocation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant II
Lubbock Cooper ISD
Lubbock
08.2023 - Current
Facilitated learning activities for students in disciplinary alternative education environment.
Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom engagement and effectiveness.
Supported classroom teacher in managing diverse student needs and promoting positive behavior.
Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to promote improvement.
Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and structure.
Participated in professional development workshops to refine instructional skills.
Organized classroom supplies and ensured a clean, conducive learning environment.
Established positive relationships with students, teachers, and administrators to foster collaboration.
Manager - Executive Support Team
Corebridge Financial (AIG Annuity)
Amarillo
08.1988 - 05.2023
Managed Executive Support team, overseeing business analysts and support staff for expense management and data analysis. Responsibilities included:
Direct supervision of business analysts and support staff responsible for expense management, data and metric analysis reporting, invoice pay/tracking and site administrative activities, ensuring all deliverables were completed accurately and timely within tight deadlines. Responsible for annual employee reviews and recommendations for merit increases and bonus payables. Managed employee schedules to ensure all deliverables were met.
Budget Planning/Expense Management and reporting. Management of the annual budget process for Operations division. Work with department leads to determine headcount and expense requirements, responsible for updates to annual and quarterly forecast budget and headcount/salary planning applications. Monthly analysis and reporting of actual headcount and expenses to plan, working with departments to explain variances and coordinating with accounting division to correct errors. Maintain and/or develop budget reports, spreadsheets and presentation materials used for senior level reviData and Metric Analysis Reporting - utilize multiple administrative systems and applications to track and report monthly transaction and metrics components. Analyze data for reasonableness and work with department leads and business analysts to correct discrepancies. Using data collected, calculated headcount requirements for transactional processing, unit and benefit costs, volume/cost trending data, volume comparisons. Maintain and/or develop spreadsheets and reports/slides as needed for reviews or presentations.
Invoice Pay and Tracking
Site Administrative Support - support Senior Site Executive for Amarillo campus. Responsibilities included travel arrangements, expense report submissions, coordination of site events/holiday parties, support visitors, calendar planning, etc.