Mia Minton
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Expert in fostering student inclusion and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, significantly enhancing learning environments and service delivery. Instructional support professional with strong background in assisting educators and enhancing student learning experiences. Skilled in classroom management, lesson implementation, and individualized student support. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving results. Strong communicator with focus on fostering positive and effective learning environment by leveraging strong mentorship and collaborative skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Leon County Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Holy Comforter Episcopal Schl
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
Contract Specilaist Healthy Families Florida
Ounce Of Prevention Fund Of Fl
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Communicated and coordinated budgetary needs for 38 statewide program sites
- Assisted Training Institute by editing and proof reading training materials. Translated program materials to Spanish
- Created and implemented Quality Assurance Protocol for Child Protection Services Review
- Responsible for TANF contract management
- Handled challenging situations professionally, resolving conflicts diplomatically.
- Communicated and coordinated with Department of Children and Families to ensure optimal delivery of services
Advocacy Coordinator
Center for Florida's Children
02.1999 - 01.2000
- Developed strategic advocacy plans in alignment with organization''s mission and goals.
- Acted as key contact for Center's grantor's
- Drafted Endowment RFP, managed contractual relationships between organization and consultants
- Developed membership procedures manual. Organized outreach receptions increasing membership by 40%
- Acted as liason to BOD coordinating quarterly conference calls and meetings
- Maintained BOD appraised of organization's activities via monthly electronic reports
Job Search Specilaist
Tallahassee Community College
10.1998 - 02.1999
- Facilitated workshops for professional development of women seeking to enter the workforce
- Developed, revised and implemented program curriculum
- Analyzed data to identify areas of opportunity and adjust program curriculum and teaching strategies accordingly.
- Achieved a 95% participant program completion rate
Program Manager/Case Manager
Goodwill of North Florida
01.1996 - 09.1998
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and grant guidelines
- Established strong relationships with key community partners, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful delivery of services in continuum of care
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to assist clients in rejoining workforce
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Increased the number of key collaborators and partners resulting in a more comprehensive service delivery system
- Managed a large caseload of clients and assisted them in accessing available community services
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Student Development
- Behavioral support
- Highly Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Motivational Skills
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Student inclusion
- Activity Planning
- Time Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Student Needs Support
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Mentorship
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Leon County Schools
08.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Holy Comforter Episcopal Schl
01.2015 - 05.2015
Contract Specilaist Healthy Families Florida
Ounce Of Prevention Fund Of Fl
01.2000 - 12.2001
Advocacy Coordinator
Center for Florida's Children
02.1999 - 01.2000
Job Search Specilaist
Tallahassee Community College
10.1998 - 02.1999
Program Manager/Case Manager
Goodwill of North Florida
01.1996 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
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