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Lona Fowler
Eatonton,GA
Summary
Determined professional with experience in both educational and administrative settings, notably with Putnam County Board of Education. I am in search of a full-time position that offers challenges to utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am frequently praised as efficient by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. I am a hardworking, initiative-taking professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. I operate well in both individual and team capacities with a focused work ethic. I am resourceful and results-driven. Looking to utilize communication, data entry and organizational skills to complete tasks. I am reliable with the ability to adapt to new tasks and environments. I am organized and dependable with the ability to managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Para-educator Special Education
Putnam County Board of Education
04.2010 - 05.2024
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numerical skills
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and school administrators on their academic performance
- Organized classroom materials and resources to help in an effective learning environment
- Attended IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) meetings, to develop intervention Strategies
- Maintained accurate confidential records of student attendance, grades, assessments, and other relevant information according to district requirements.
School Bus Driver Trainer
Putnam County Board of Education
06.2010 - 03.2024
- Provided classroom instruction and hands-on training for school bus drivers on proper driving techniques, safety regulations, and customer service
- Conducted evaluations of each driver's performance to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations
- Assisted in the development of an effective curriculum to meet state requirements for school bus driver certification
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of attendance, tests
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations
- Investigated complaints from parents regarding bus conduct or services rendered by drivers.
Office Coordinator
Kitchens by Joe
02.1995 - 02.2009
- Coordinated office operations and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency
- Answered incoming telephone calls, determined purpose of callers, and forwarded calls to appropriate personnel or department
- Compiled data, tracked changes, and created reports in excel spreadsheets
- Developed productive working relationships with customers through courteous service via phone or email
- Entered customer payments into the accounting software system (Quick Books)
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable and payable transactions
- Assisted in month-end closing activities such as reconciling accounts
- Analyzed customer account information to identify discrepancies or trends in payment history
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
Education
Morrow Senior High School
06.1983
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Decision Making
- Microsoft Word / Excel
- Attention to Detail
- Performance Evaluation
- Student Mentoring
- Project Management
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Leadership Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Evaluation
Certification
- Georgia Paraprofessional Certified
- Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors and Management
- Professional Development
- NAPT Professional Development Data Driven Decision Making
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of NAPT Classroom setup.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchCareer advancementPaid time offWork from home optionSoftware
Interests
Football, Fishing, Camping and Family Time
Timeline
School Bus Driver Trainer
Putnam County Board of Education
06.2010 - 03.2024
Para-educator Special Education
Putnam County Board of Education
04.2010 - 05.2024
Office Coordinator
Kitchens by Joe
02.1995 - 02.2009
Morrow Senior High School