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MARVA PURKERSON

League City

Summary

Highly organized, detail oriented and self- motivated. Excellent ability to make fun educational atmosphere Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress, environment Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office & Excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Transition Services

Pasadena ISD
08.2017 - 05.2024

Assist students with job applications

Assist students with job interviews

Assist students with internships

Ideally, help students with obtaining employment

Life Skills Paraprofessional

La Porte Junior High
02.2017 - 06.2017
  • Assist students with academic endeavors
  • Work with student in isolation classroom due to aggressive behavior
  • Assist student in wheelchair with changing and tube feeding
  • Assist and attend to students that change classes to art and Physical Education

ESE Paraprofessional IW

Holley Navarre Middle School
08.2012 - 11.2016
  • Provide one-on-one tutoring for ESE students
  • Assist with classroom management
  • Organize instructional material
  • Assist children with personal hygiene

VPK Assistant Teacher

The Children’s Place
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Full time Substitute Teacher till end of school year
  • Assist with managing classroom of 19 children
  • Entrusted to manage the classroom when the lead teacher was absent
  • Assisted in implementing lesson plans
  • Participate in parent-teacher conferences

Section 8 Clerk

Port Arthur Housing Authority
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • 3rd party verifications per HUD regulations
  • Assisting Housing Choice Voucher Counselors
  • Scheduling and organizing Section 8 Briefings
  • Home Ownership Program
  • Housing Quality Standards Certified Inspector
  • Inspection assignments

Pre-School Teacher

Methodist Temple Day School
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Creating curriculum and providing loving care for 1 and 3 year olds
  • Help provide children with learning experiences that promote their cognitive, social and emotional development

Full-Time Parent

01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Finance management
  • Organizational skills
  • Project management
  • Crisis management
  • Problem solving

Director of Mother’s Day Out

First United Methodist Church
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Developed and implemented Mother’s Day Out program resulting in enrollment of 16 the first year
  • Managed payroll and tax payments
  • Planned budget and fund-raising activities
  • Increased enrollment to 35 after one year

Director of Mother’s Day Out

First United Methodist Church
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • Overhauled and redesigned Mother’s Day Out
  • Hired all new teachers setting goals of developing a new curriculum and projected growth
  • Managed payroll and tax payments
  • Planned budget and fund-raising activities

Education

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
01.1983

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Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
01.1980

H.S. Diploma - undefined

Burris High School
Muncie, Indiana
01.1977

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Enjoy working with students

Hobbies and Interests

READING, SEWING, GOING TO THE BEACH

Timeline

Adult Transition Services

Pasadena ISD
08.2017 - 05.2024

Life Skills Paraprofessional

La Porte Junior High
02.2017 - 06.2017

ESE Paraprofessional IW

Holley Navarre Middle School
08.2012 - 11.2016

VPK Assistant Teacher

The Children’s Place
01.2012 - 05.2012

Section 8 Clerk

Port Arthur Housing Authority
01.2008 - 01.2011

Pre-School Teacher

Methodist Temple Day School
01.2005 - 01.2008

Full-Time Parent

01.1999 - 01.2005

Director of Mother’s Day Out

First United Methodist Church
01.1997 - 01.1999

Director of Mother’s Day Out

First United Methodist Church
01.1993 - 01.1998

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Ball State University

H.S. Diploma - undefined

Burris High School

Indiana University