Michelle Alderman
Brooklet,USA
Summary
Proactive and organized US Air Force veteran offering over 20 years of hands-on experience on versatile skillsets that include, but are not limited to, paraprofessional, instructor, registrar, administrative office work, and safety officer. Provided high-quality customer support, managerial support, and in-house coordination.
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement, with a focus on at-risk youth. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Instructor (Registrar and Paraprofessional)
Department of Juvenile Justice
Claxton, GA
02.2023 - Current
- Adapts instructional methods and materials to meet varying needs, abilities, and interests of students.
- Assess students’ education and adjustment needs through direct observation and testing.
- Conducts classes, workshops, and demonstrations to instruct in principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
- Conducts recreational activities with the goals of teaching decision-making, improving physical fitness, offering leisure options, and teaching social skills.
- Counsel and instruct students in the habits of daily living and work routines.
- Create and maintain education records and determine if students require special accommodations.
- Estimates materials needed for inventory and specific areas, including cost.
- Instructs students through lectures and demonstrations of the methods and techniques.
- Plan and coordinate a comprehensive recreational program for the facility population.
- Plans a program of practical instruction to meet individual and group needs.
- Work with registrars across Georgia to retrieve vital documents for students’ education.
- Work closely with Counselor, Lead teacher, and Special Education teacher to determine needs for students’ education.
House Parent
Pineland BHDD
Statesboro, GA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Provide teaching and support around social, coping, daily living, academic, healthy relationship, and independent living skills.
- Provide direct care services to individuals with mental illness in-group residences.
- Participate in CPR certification, fire safety certification, and other safety certification.
- Provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities by teaching and assisting with independent living skills and providing personal care.
- Maintain client progress notes for recognized problem areas.
- Conduct recreational activities for residents.
- Administer medication and assist consumers with daily living skills in a residential setting.
Office Manager/Secretary
GA State Patrol
Rincon, GA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Filed and maintained confidential documents accurately to ensure the company follows proper procedures when securing sensitive documentation.
- Promptly processed data entry for court citations and subpoenas to police officers.
- Supervised and ensured the safety of state inmates during their dwelling time.
- In charge of creating the weekly work schedules for the post commander, state troopers, and inmates.
Motorcycle Instructor
Beaufort MCAS
Beaufort, SC
04.2015 - 06.2021
- Taught Basic Rider Course, Experienced Rider Course, and Sport Bike Course.
- Determined learners’ placement plan based on their individual needs and interest.
- Implemented various strategic teaching methods to keep the learners well engaged.
- Modified general and advanced course lessons to ensure learners’ safety throughout their learning.
Internal Exchange Student Coordinator
Education First (EF) Exchange Year
Savannah, GA
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Conducted recruitment of qualified families for the program.
- Screened families of similar interests when placing international exchange students, a way to avoid conflict.
- Coordinated with various schools for international exchange student placement.
- Provided counseling for families and students through adversities.
Lead Motorcycle Instructor
Fort Stewart
Savannah, GA
04.2007 - 12.2013
- Implemented a balanced teaching environment for learners’ safety.
- Established a suitable time frame for each course to encourage more participants to enroll for each class.
- Shared the progress of each consented learners’ development with the course to promote the classes for new students.
- Supervised other instructors providing instructions to maintain accuracy on the course lessons and maintaining safety during the riding portion of the courses.
Admin. Supervisor
U.S. Air Force & Civil Service
McGuire AFB, NJ
10.1983 - 05.2007
- Updated managers with current memos and standards that were published throughout the fiscal year.
- Sent out memos, emails, and reports to managers regarding staff and training certifications.
- Verified medical reports for customers to maintain accurate scheduling with physicians and outside medical referrals.
- Managed incoming calls, organized classified files, maintained scheduled appointments and ensured that standard policies were enforced within the workforce to avoid discrepancies.
- Counseled distressed patients during appointments.
- Prepared patients and the work area for treatments and procedures.
Education
BA - Adolescent Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL05-2026
BA - Adolescent Psychology
Argosy Online University
Phoenix, Arizona01-2015
Adolescent Psychology: Staff Support Administration
Community College of the Air Force McGuire AFB
Maxwell AFB, AL01-1987
Skills
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Commitment to excellence
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
- Student engagement
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Testing and grading
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student records management
- Student rapport
- Special needs teaching
- Conflict resolution
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Special needs students
Timeline
Practical Instructor (Registrar and Paraprofessional)
Department of Juvenile Justice
02.2023 - Current
House Parent
Pineland BHDD
04.2022 - 02.2023
Office Manager/Secretary
GA State Patrol
10.2021 - 02.2022
Motorcycle Instructor
Beaufort MCAS
04.2015 - 06.2021
Internal Exchange Student Coordinator
Education First (EF) Exchange Year
10.2011 - 10.2015
Lead Motorcycle Instructor
Fort Stewart
04.2007 - 12.2013
Admin. Supervisor
U.S. Air Force & Civil Service
10.1983 - 05.2007
Adolescent Psychology: Staff Support Administration
Community College of the Air Force McGuire AFB
BA - Adolescent Psychology
Argosy Online University
BA - Adolescent Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology