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McKinley Backous

Alliance,Nebraska

Summary

Past Certified English and Language Arts Teacher with a proven ability to implement innovative technologies and strategies to enhance educational systems. Highly skilled organizer and problem-solver with an impeccable attention to detail. Ready to offer years of experience to a new role in building relationships and creating successful campaigns.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Clerk

Box Butte General Hospital
Alliance, NE
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service support and managed database systems while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Maintained detailed records of all billing activities and completed data entry for payments and adjustments while multitasking other clerical duties.
  • Provided administrative support to multiple teams, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, maintaining systems, and composing written reports.
  • Developed creative materials, such as brochures, flyers, and gifts, to inform patrons of new offerings.
  • Actively participates in the BBGH Well-Being Program and in educational opportunities, such as Team STEPPS training.

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Hemingford Public Schools
Hemingford, NE
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics over a calendar year while assessing progress and hitting target goals.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate data and student progress.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Classroom Teacher

Saint Agnes Academy
Alliance, NE
08.2013 - 05.2020
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades, and participation for over 100 students.

Pool Manager

City Of Alliance Parks Department
Alliance, NE
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Interpreted, explained, and enforced pool policies and procedures to preserve the health and safety of employees and the public.
  • Managed the lifeguard staff by monitoring attendance and performance.
  • Performed regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to reduce hazards.
  • Adjusted pool chemical balance to maintain general water cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - English Education

Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
05.2013

Skills

  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Technological Integration
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Strategic Planning
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Content Writing
  • Detail Oriented

Timeline

Communications Clerk

Box Butte General Hospital
11.2022 - Current

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Hemingford Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022

Pool Manager

City Of Alliance Parks Department
05.2019 - 08.2019

Classroom Teacher

Saint Agnes Academy
08.2013 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - English Education

Chadron State College
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