Mary Hughes
Liberty Hill,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in education and administration. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to customer service, facilitating positive relationships with parents and colleagues to promote student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Mrs. Amy's Adventures
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress
- Implemented classroom management strategies fostering positive student behavior
- Assisted in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Organized educational activities promoting social and cognitive development
- Trained new staff on classroom procedures and teaching methods
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet individual student needs
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Paraprofessional
Bill Burden Elementary
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Supported classroom activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting a positive classroom environment and effective communication.
- Collaborated with educational staff to develop instructional materials tailored to student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction, reinforcing concepts and fostering academic growth.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance skills and knowledge in education strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Administrative Assistant
IntellectSys Inc.
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed correspondence and communications, ensuring timely responses to client inquiries.
- Assisted in budget tracking and expense reporting, promoting fiscal accountability within the team.
- Implemented office supply management system, resulting in a 15% cost reduction on supplies.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Supported four independent business units across North Texas.
Administrative Assistant
Balance Admin Central Texas
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for management of expense categorizing. Working with little to no supervision.
- Optimized workflow processes, leading to improved task completion times across the department.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accuracy of records, reported discrepancies, and identified gaps.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Dallas Christian College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Time management
- File organization
- Customer and client relations
- Strong problem solver
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Mrs. Amy's Adventures
12.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant
IntellectSys Inc.
09.2022 - 10.2024
Paraprofessional
Bill Burden Elementary
08.2022 - 11.2025
Administrative Assistant
Balance Admin Central Texas
07.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Dallas Christian College