Marquita Finley
Concan,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in educational support and real estate management, notably with DeKalb School District and Realty Network Brokers. Excelled in creating adaptive learning environments and managing property compliance, blending hard skills like IEP compliance with soft skills in relationship-building. Achieved positive outcomes through instructional support and effective property oversight.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
DeKalb School District
09.2013 - Current
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Real Estate Manager
Realty Network Brokers
02.2008 - 09.2013
- Maintained current contract files as prescribed by company contract policies and procedures.
- Promptly responded to tenant complaints and concerns for over 40 properties.
- Carefully screened tenancy applicants, pulling background investigations, credit reports and past rental history.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Investigated property owners and researched current mineral rights details by reviewing hardcopy and digitized records.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Real Estate Assistant
Alpine Properties LLC
01.2002 - 02.2008
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Developed and deployed marketing collateral to promote properties and drive sales.
- Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for both commercial and industrial use.
- Maintained efficient office operations by handling errands and administrative functions.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CTAssociate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO06-2024
High School Diploma -
Stephenson High School
Stone Mountain, GA06-2001
Skills
- Teaching and instruction
- IEP compliance
- Skills strategies
- Instructional support
- IEP goals
- Learning environment management
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Small group support
- Classroom recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Dekalb County School District Educational Support Person of the Year 2024-2025
- Sunshine Committee Chair Person 2019-Current
- Hospitality Chair Person 2021-Current
- Health M Powers Nutrition Liaison 2023-Current
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
DeKalb School District
09.2013 - Current
Real Estate Manager
Realty Network Brokers
02.2008 - 09.2013
Real Estate Assistant
Alpine Properties LLC
01.2002 - 02.2008
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Stephenson High School
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