Merri Ebbighausen
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with demonstrated sound judgment and a strong capacity for independent work. Adept at managing multiple responsibilities while fostering positive relationships across diverse teams. Committed to contributing to organizational success and enhancing team performance through effective support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Yellow Wood Academy
Mercer Island, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Work one-on-one with neurodivergent youth
- Majority of students are middle school-aged
- Curate lesson plans for the specific learner with a focus on lessening anxiety to create an optimal learning environment
- Utilize strategies and a mix of materials to increase understanding
- Other duties as assigned
Chief Administrative Officer
JBARJ YOUTH SERVICES
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed thirty-seven employees in six different classifications with diverse backgrounds effectively, including facilitating training and conferences
- Fostered positive communications with stakeholders, partners, staff, community, and citizens
- Handled all conflictual communication with professionalism
- Audited and edited policies and procedures to align with laws and agency needs
- Collaborated with the homeless program to connect with community resources and build partnerships
- Researched, analyzed, and presented data regarding law changes affecting programs
- Project Manager for simultaneous high-stakes projects
- Oversite of dynamic budget for JBARJ's most extensive program
- Retained necessary staffing levels to serve youth during employer crises by utilizing innovative measures and community outreach
- Drafted and edited compliance reports to state
- Ensure HR compliance
- Presenter at meetings and facilitator of training
- Grant Writing
- Took advanced coursework through DEI
- Started DEI committee, developed curriculum, and trained employees in groups
Grade Teacher
Title I
Tyler, USA
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Lesson Planning for all 4th Grade Reading and Writing
- Classroom Management
- Foster a High Learning Environment for various learners
- Provided Feedback, Grading and Testing
Substitute Teacher
ESS
- Classroom Management
- Foster Learning Environment
- Lesson Planning
- Flexibility
- Mandatory and Optional Training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, ORMasters Certificate - Human Resources, PHR
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Decisive, with sound judgment
- Time Management and priortizing
- Confidential document control
- Task prioritization
- Performance improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data entry
- Process optimization
- Verbal and written communication
- Preparing reports
- Strong communication skills
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Inclusive leadership
- Ability to work independently
- Process documentation
- Standard operating procedures
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Yellow Wood Academy
10.2023 - Current
Chief Administrative Officer
JBARJ YOUTH SERVICES
03.2021 - 10.2023
Grade Teacher
Title I
06.2019 - 01.2020
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Oregon University
Masters Certificate - Human Resources, PHR
Portland State University
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