LAUREN Parker
Dallas,TX
Summary
To secure a position in an environment utilizing educational background, clerical skills, experience working with people of all social and economic backgrounds, coupled with an outgoing personality that would enhance any business environment. A seasoned professional with over 15 years as an accomplished educator who cares deeply about student success. Creative lesson planner who excels at motivating and inspiring adults and students. Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist
Richardson ISD
08.2017 - Current
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics.
- Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
- Monitored employee work and developed improvement plans.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling, payroll and financial reimbursement of expenditures.
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire.
- Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
- Spearheaded implementation of program rules, frameworks and toolkits to facilitate smooth change management process.
- Managed newsletter distribution for programs to increase student engagement.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Reserved classrooms and meeting rooms across campus for program activities and managed room list.
- Oversaw Pre-K projects each year from concept through final delivery.
- Supervised 100+ of administrative personnel.
- Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.
Adult Education and Literacy Program Specialist
Richardson Independent School District
07.2017 - Current
- Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and the public.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create an effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Administered and graded assessments and assigned students to their appropriate grade level..
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Maintained safety and security of all under supervision.
- Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase program enrollment
- Assisted with Marketing Adult Education Program
- Coordinate and facilitate program registration
- Meet weekly with Program Coordinator
- Travel Daily to program sites
- Run various reports regarding Assesment updates and attendanceattend state and local conferencecreate partnerships, market and recruit in the surrounding community
- Managed real-time education program delivery to meet scheduled and expected objectives.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
Office Assistant
Richardson Independent School District
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted staff with career fairs and recruiting events.
- Filed paperwork
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Site Coordinator
21st Century PACE Richardson Independent School District
08.2008 - 07.2015
- Supervise staff, as well as oversee development and implementation of the curriculum for the program.
- Maintain effective daily communication with students (K-12), parents, school staff, and community.
- Meet with the building principal to ensure that the needs of the campus are met.
- Data entry, made spreadsheets to keep up with Budgets,Manage and execute meeting with staff and community.
- Participate in staff development.
- Market to parents and students to promote various events at school.
- Plan and communicate the districts core beliefs throughout the program.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- Chaperoned dances, sporting events and activities each semester.
- Acted as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Early Intervention Specialist
09.2006 - 01.2008
- Dallas Independent School District Early Childhood/Project Kids Screened infants and toddlers, ages 0 3 years for developmental delays, Compiled information to chart the development of the babies.
- Provide consultation and education to parents, caregivers, staff and other professionals regarding developmental delays.
- Identifying and communicating with community resources.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
Intake Specialist
Cigna Life Insurance Co
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Effectively interacted with clients that are insured through Cigna, who wish to file short term and long term disability claims.
Teacher Assistant
Next Generation Child Development Center
09.1999 - 08.2001
- Worked in various areas of Child Development Center, specifically with infants an toddlers.
- Attempted to enhance social, physical, emotional and intellectual abilities through activities geared toward the age of children.
- Attended workshops seminars as scheduled.
- Earned various certificates.
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas
play therapy - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice n/a
Abilene Christian University
Associate of Arts - undefined
Southwestern Christian College
High School Diploma -
L. V. Berkner High School
Richardson, TXSkills
- Lesson planning Effective problem solver
- Conflict resolution techniques Excellent time management skills
- Organized Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Running after-school programs MS Office expert
- Strategic planning Motivational enhancement therapy
- Program development Play therapy
- Leadership experience Psychosocial assessments expert
- Decision-making ability Strong collaborator
- Clear communication skills Experience with special-needs students
- Key relationship management
- Creative problem solver
- MS Windows proficient
- Quick learner
- Multitasking
- Social media engagement
- Creative and innovative
- Special events planning
- Strategic thinker
- Strong time management
- Meeting planning
- Digital Marketing
- Natural leader
- Pleasant demeanor
- Social media knowledge
- Customer service-oriented
- Works well under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
References
references
References available upon request
Timeline
Program Specialist
Richardson ISD
08.2017 - Current
Adult Education and Literacy Program Specialist
Richardson Independent School District
07.2017 - Current
Office Assistant
Richardson Independent School District
10.2015 - 06.2017
Site Coordinator
21st Century PACE Richardson Independent School District
08.2008 - 07.2015
Early Intervention Specialist
09.2006 - 01.2008
Intake Specialist
Cigna Life Insurance Co
09.2005 - 08.2006
Teacher Assistant
Next Generation Child Development Center
09.1999 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Texas
play therapy - undefined
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice n/a
Abilene Christian University
Associate of Arts - undefined
Southwestern Christian College
High School Diploma -
L. V. Berkner High School
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