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Education
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Maria Magana

Lebanon

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional support and enhancing workflow. Proven ability to drive organizational objectives through a proactive approach and a focus on efficiency. Passionate about contributing to seamless operations while fostering a collaborative environment. Results-oriented mindset aimed at achieving shared goals and elevating team performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Lebanon Special School District - Walter J. Baird Middle School
01.2025 - Current

Teach listening, speaking, reading and writing through core content instruction based on the Tennessee Academic Standards for Language Arts and the ELPA standards. Provide learning structure in which the output areas of language, speaking and writing, are practiced by students on a daily basis. Administer Tests and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student language ability. Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving classroom objectives. Instruct English Language Learner students for the purpose of improving their success in academics and skills. Participate in a variety of meetings (e.g., PIT, IEP, and data meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to optimize learning. Update and maintain a variety of written or online documents for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements. Foster Parent involvement in the schools and maintain a positive relationship with the home, parent(s) and the community. Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level. Perform related duties as required.


Title 1 Educational Assistant

Lebanon Special School District - Byars Dowdy Elementary
07.2023 - 01.2025

Provide Research Based Interventions to students based on deficit. Assist in developing students’ academic skills for Tier III, Tier II and LRT. Administer Pass, PSI, DIBELS, Maze and AIMSWEB. Assess students’ progress in deficit area and grade level. Maintain student records as directed by the TITLE 1 Interventionist. Update Intervention logs and student files. Assist in organizing material for interventions. Provide feedback to teachers and Administration when required. Monitor student behavior in the classroom, hallway, and during dismissal time. Attend District Professional Development workshops. Perform related duties as required.


Educational Assistant

Lebanon Special School District - Byars Dowdy Elementary
07.2020 - 07.2023

Assist teachers in preparing instructional material, checking papers, and recording progress of students in RTI. Assess students’ progress with DIBELS or PSI. Push-In the classroom to assist individual students and/or small groups in developing academic skills. Monitor and teach classrooms when the teacher is absent or in meetings. Monitor student behavior in classrooms, hallways, and during dismissal time. Attend District Professional Development workshops. Perform related duties as required.


Pre-K Educational Assistant

Lebanon Special School District - Byars Dowdy Elementary
07.2008 - 11.2015

Assist the classroom teacher with planning for instruction and classroom preparation. Assist students in developing academic skills. Maintain student records and provide input for reports. Assist in the supervision of students at all times to maintain ratio. Attend, as required, District and State staff development including Child Abuse Awareness, CPR Certification, and First Aid Certification. Perform related duties as required.


Assistant to the Director

City of Chicago - Department of Human Services
12.2002 - 01.2005

Provide confidential and specialized administrative support to the Director for the Office of Human Resources. Assist in annual budget preparation by working with various reports, for example, 293 and Hiring Plan. Assist the Director in recruiting, interviewing and the selection of staff and interns. Screen visitors and telephone calls. Answer phones, draft correspondence, set up meetings, prepare minutes, and respond to employee and public concerns. Maintain and update confidential files. Assist with time-sensitive reports and projects, for example, Salary Certifications, Furloughs, CATs, and the Summer Food Program. Perform related duties as required.

Staff Assistant

City of Chicago - Department of Planning & Development
04.2000 - 04.2001

Manage the daily operations of the office of the Deputy Commissioner in the Administrative Services Division. Assist in drafting inter-departmental policies and procedures. Assist in annual budget preparation by working with various reports, for example, 293 and Hiring Plan. Assist the Deputy Commissioner in recruiting, interviewing and the selection of interns. Answer phones, draft correspondence, set up meetings, prepare minutes, and respond to employee and public concerns. Maintain and update confidential files. Assist with time-sensitive reports and projects. Perform related duties as required.

Administrative Assistant III

Chicago Public Library, Human Resources
08.1999 - 03.2000

Personal assistant to the Director and Assistant Director; set up meetings, draft correspondence, respond to employee concerns, assist with time-sensitive reports and projects, for example, performance evaluations and case files. Prepare and process documents necessary to initiate and implement personnel actions. Maintain and update employee personnel and timekeeping records and files. Conduct orientations for new and promoted employees. Assist in preparing and processing payrolls, employee verifications, and personnel action reports. Attend workshops, meetings and training courses. Perform related duties as required.

Personnel Assistant III

Chicago Public Library, Human Resources
01.1999 - 07.1999

Prepare and process documents necessary to initiate and implement personnel actions using a personal computer and typewriter. Maintain and update employee personnel and timekeeping records and files. Create and maintain electronic control documents and reports necessary for City’s CPL budget—which includes—Hiring Plan, A-Form Log, Bid Log and selection request. Assist in annual budget preparation by working with various reports, for example, 293, Vacancy List and Employee Master File. Train and assist clerical staff in use of personal computer software. Conduct orientations for new and promoted employees. Assist in preparing and processing payrolls, employee verifications, and personnel action reports. Assist departmental managers in Human Resources on various projects including recruitment and performance evaluations. Supervise subordinate staff in preparing, recording and filing personnel documents. Attend workshops, meetings and training courses. Answer phones, draft correspondence, respond to employee and public concerns, set up meetings, manage files and timesheets. Perform related duties as required.

Clerk IV

Chicago Public Library, Human Resources
05.1998 - 12.1998

Prepare and process documents necessary to initiate and implement personnel actions using a personal computer and typewriter. Maintain, update and process employee personnel and timekeeping records and files. Process paperwork and conduct orientations. Answer phones, draft correspondence, respond to public and employee concerns, set up meetings, manage files and timesheets. Perform related duties as required.

Library Associate/PT

Chicago Public Library, Damen Avenue Branch
07.1997 - 04.1998

First assistant, in charge of all children’s activities. Plan and conduct children’s programs and services, including story hours. Assist in outreach activities to publicize such programs. Assist in collection development and maintenance. Answer phones, draft correspondence, prepare reports, manage timesheets, and respond to public and employee concerns. Assist in library training of Page staff. Assist in supervising subordinates and provide input for performance evaluations. Performs related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

University of Illinois at Chicago
01.1997

Skills

  • Organized, resourceful and detail-oriented
  • Ability to understand and apply guidelines and rules
  • Ability to identify and resolve administrative problems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Timeline

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Lebanon Special School District - Walter J. Baird Middle School
01.2025 - Current

Title 1 Educational Assistant

Lebanon Special School District - Byars Dowdy Elementary
07.2023 - 01.2025

Educational Assistant

Lebanon Special School District - Byars Dowdy Elementary
07.2020 - 07.2023

Pre-K Educational Assistant

Lebanon Special School District - Byars Dowdy Elementary
07.2008 - 11.2015

Assistant to the Director

City of Chicago - Department of Human Services
12.2002 - 01.2005

Staff Assistant

City of Chicago - Department of Planning & Development
04.2000 - 04.2001

Administrative Assistant III

Chicago Public Library, Human Resources
08.1999 - 03.2000

Personnel Assistant III

Chicago Public Library, Human Resources
01.1999 - 07.1999

Clerk IV

Chicago Public Library, Human Resources
05.1998 - 12.1998

Library Associate/PT

Chicago Public Library, Damen Avenue Branch
07.1997 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

University of Illinois at Chicago
Maria Magana