Megan Sekula
Stockdale,Texas
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with successful experience in fast-paced educational settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Dynamic team member with extensive experience as an Emergency Medical Technician at Wilson County ESD 3 and an Intelligence Unit Manager in the US Army. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, enhance operational efficiency by 80%, and implement effective training programs. Skilled in First Aid/CPR and adept at relationship building.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Stockdale ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Assisted in the collection of data to track student progress, using this information to adjust instructional strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism and dedication to their education at all times.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the school day by implementing structured routines.
Nurse Aide
Stockdale ISD
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns with the school nurse.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
School Library Specialist
Stockdale ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted students with special needs by offering tailored support services, ensuring an inclusive environment for all users.
- Provided expert research assistance to patrons, guiding them in their pursuit of knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Maximized collection visibility through eye-catching displays that showcased new arrivals or highlighted underutilized resources.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Helped students select appropriate reading level library books.
- Organized 3 successful blood drives by coordinating with community partners and students.
Emergency Medical Technician
Wilson County ESD 3
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Intelligence Unit Manager
US Army
07.2015 - 05.2021
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching, and team management models, resulting in the promotion of 63 individuals into increased levels of responsibility.
- Assessed Medical and Readiness metrics and adjusted operational plans to uphold quality standards. Increasing production results by 80%.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions, and common goals.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Managed team of 87 employees, overseeing training, and professional growth of Soldiers
Observation Control Technician /Intelligence Manager
US Army Reserve
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted security reports.
- Prepared and delivered personnel and intelligence reports and briefings to ensure seamless operations.
SCI Security Manager
US Army
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Coordinated company-wide security best practices and protocols to mitigate risk of data breach.
- Led identification, implementation and maintenance of security requirements for entire organization while stateside and during combat operations.
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Project oversight
- Microsoft Word / Google Docs
- Faculty support
- Relationship building and retention
- Staff Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
- Student learning support
- Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
- Data entry
- Documentation
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Stockdale ISD
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Aide
Stockdale ISD
08.2023 - 06.2024
School Library Specialist
Stockdale ISD
08.2022 - 06.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Wilson County ESD 3
11.2021 - 07.2022
Intelligence Unit Manager
US Army
07.2015 - 05.2021
Observation Control Technician /Intelligence Manager
US Army Reserve
03.2013 - 06.2015
SCI Security Manager
US Army
02.2010 - 01.2013
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