Lia Yang
Valdese,NC
Summary
Professional office support specialist with extensive experience in administrative functions, office management, and district- wide Hmong Interpreter. Known for reliability and adapting to dynamic work environments. Excellent organizational abilities and collaborative mindset ensure seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
ML Administrative Assistant
Burke County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Managed ML Department Records for new students, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as submitting substitute and contract interpreter timesheets
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced administrative workload, increasing overall productivity within the office.
- Oversaw inventory management of office supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing excess expenditure.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Developed and maintained electronic filing systems, improving document retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for school board meetings, enhancing decision-making support.
- Interpret Parent Teacher Conferences & IEP Meetings within Burke County Public Schools
ESL Teacher's Assistant/Hmong Interpreter
Burke County Public Schools
10.1994 - 06.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and language proficiency levels.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, enhancing student participation and comprehension.
- Facilitated immersive language activities, promoting real-world communication skills among students.
- Assessed student progress in the four language domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing using the WIDA Consortium annually.
- Organized cultural exchange events, fostering cross-cultural understanding and community engagement among students & teachers.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Contributed to school-wide professional development initiatives by leading workshops on best practices for teaching ESL learners across different grade levels.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Monitored progress of translation projects and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Andersonville Theological Seminary
54 S Butler St A, Camilla, GA 3173005-2010
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Office administration
- File organization
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Office management
- Excel spreadsheets
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Languages
Hmong
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
ML Administrative Assistant
Burke County Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
ESL Teacher's Assistant/Hmong Interpreter
Burke County Public Schools
10.1994 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Andersonville Theological Seminary
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