MAKALA ALSTON
Lansing
Summary
Highly motivated, educated and professional worker with over 5 years of experience providing high-level support to administrators. Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in working with a diverse population which allows me communicate effectively across the border.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Okemos High School
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Head Soccer Coach
Lansing School District
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and practice sessions.
- Established a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, collaboration, and respect among players.
- Organized travel arrangements for away games, ensuring timely attendance and adequate accommodations for all team members.
- Provided guidance on college recruitment processes for interested athletes, connecting them with resources to maximize scholarship opportunities.
- Evaluated game footage to identify opportunities for tactical adjustments and targeted training sessions.
- Developed solid defensive strategies that reduced the number of goals conceded during competitive matches.
Head Volleyball Coach
Lansing School District
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitating team practices and scrimmages
- Ensuring each player has the proper equipment
- instructing, teaching and coaching student-athletes during practice and competition
- Provide assistance with the selection, purchase, fitting and maintenance of team equipment, to include uniforms, athletic equipment and supplies
- Setting up and taking down practice equipment such as cones or blocking dummies
- Follows guidelines to ensure team compliance with all league, conference and institutional rules and regulations
- Promotes among student athletes’ traits of sportsmanship, personal integrity, and physical and emotional well-being
Camp Counselor
Michigan Athletic Club
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Insure safety and well-being of each child
- Communicate effectively with parents as needed regarding campers
- Create a safe, movement oriented, educational, and enjoyable atmosphere
- Serve as a role model for every camper
- Participate in all camp activities and help with planning and coordinating activities with other camp counselors
Hall Monitor
Lansing School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Observes behavior in the halls and other areas of school grounds
- Takes student or teacher complaints about behavior on school grounds
- Report any suspicious or violent behavior to school security and front office
- Run detention or study hall for students
- Help students and visitor around school building
- Ensure that students are punctual in attending class
Assistant Teacher
Tutor Time of Okemos
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Review learning material with students, either individually or in small groups, to help reinforce lessons presented by lead teachers
- Supervise students in class, during lunch hour, playtime or recess, and at special events, like field trips
- Aid in teaching appropriate behavior and social skills to students
- Assist in enforcing school and classroom rules
- Provide personal aid and care as necessary to students, such as help with hygiene, eating or toileting
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Sports Management
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MIBachelor of Education - Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIHigh School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Lansing, MI01.2022
Skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience working with a diverse population of students
- Calm and patient demeanor
- CPR and first aid
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Okemos High School
07.2024 - Current
Head Soccer Coach
Lansing School District
03.2024 - Current
Hall Monitor
Lansing School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Teacher
Tutor Time of Okemos
01.2023 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
Michigan Athletic Club
01.2023 - 08.2024
Head Volleyball Coach
Lansing School District
01.2021 - Current
First Aid and CPR
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Sports Management
Lansing Community College
Bachelor of Education - Education
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
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