Mikki Blackmon
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ACE Project Director
Communities In Schools Of The South Plains
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for providing effective leadership, training, supervision, and coordination to the CIS® campus sites. The Program Director is responsible for the analysis, internal evaluation, and monitoring of the CIS programs
- Collaborate with school personnel to integrate social, educational, and vocational services through the CIS® model. This includes the hiring, training, and supervising of Site Coordinators.
- Regularly consult with campus-level administrators and stakeholders regarding CIS® programs.
- Provide suggestions and support to Site Coordinators in the implementation of new Complete ongoing evaluation and monitoring of CIS® programs. This includes but is not limited to reviewing and approving campus plans annually, reviewing student data, and ensuring grant requirements are met for each campus.
- Identify training needs and provide effective training and evaluation for Site Coordinators on program and data requirements necessary to meet the criterion of the grant contracts and any other grant requirements that apply to funding. Coordinate professional development based on identified needs
- Supervise and monitor data entry management and execute analyses of data.
- Be accessible to provide support, guidance, and feedback to Site Coordinators
- Monitor time and attendance for Site Coordinators. Approve vacation, sick, personal days.
- Evaluate job performance.
- Assess personnel performance and develop professional training to address gaps or
enhance existing positive traits while fostering a train-the-trainer atmosphere. - Visit sites on a regular basis to monitor program quality and effectiveness as
expected through grant/organization guidelines. Includes ongoing communication
with campus-level administration. - Approve requests for expenditures prior to additional CIS-SP® administrative
approval.
ACE Site Supervisor
Communities In Schools Of The South Plains
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of ACE program for Levelland ABC.
- Oversaw planning, organization, implementation, management, and evaluation of the Texas ACE Program.
- Coordinated before and after-school programs
- Worked closely with school administration to implement needed programs
- Monitored attendance and taking steps to ensure students met required days to obtain regular status
- Effectively communicated with campus and ACE staff in order to maintain a positive working relationship
- Complied records and prepared reports, meeting required deadlines in a timely manner
- Facilitated communication and created a link between the school day and ACE programming
- Collaborated with Levelland administration to create and maintain accurate center budget and reports
Executive Assistant
YWCA of Lubbock
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support CEO
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support CEO and Board of Directors
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity. City Director of Lubbock Lemonade Day
Seasonal Sales Associate
James Avery
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist customers with purchases
- Check inventory
- Work cash register as well.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Event Coordinator
YWCA of Lubbock
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Coordinated events including weddings at The Legacy downtown
- Took care of day to day operations including giving tours to potential clients.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
Teacher
YWCA of Lubbock
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Worked with 4 year olds to prepare them for kindergarten
- Created weekly schedule and performed assessments with children.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher
Christ the King Early Childhood Development Center
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Responsible for providing effective leadership, training, supervision, and coordination to the CIS® campus sites. The Program Director is responsible for the analysis, internal evaluation, and monitoring of the CIS programs
- Collaborate with school personnel to integrate social, educational, and vocational services through the CIS® model. This includes the hiring, training, and supervising of Site Coordinators.
- Regularly consult with campus-level administrators and stakeholders regarding CIS® programs.
- Provide suggestions and support to Site Coordinators in the implementation of new Complete ongoing evaluation and monitoring of CIS® programs. This includes but is not limited to reviewing and approving campus plans annually, reviewing student data, and ensuring grant requirements are met for each campus.
- Identify training needs and provide effective training and evaluation for Site Coordinators on program and data requirements necessary to meet the criterion of the grant contracts and any other grant requirements that apply to funding. Coordinate professional development based on identified needs
- Supervise and monitor data entry management and execute analyses of data.
- Be accessible to provide support, guidance, and feedback to Site Coordinators
- Monitor time and attendance for Site Coordinators. Approve vacation, sick, personal days.
- Evaluate job performance.
- Assess personnel performance and develop professional training to address gaps or
enhance existing positive traits while fostering a train-the-trainer atmosphere. - Visit sites on a regular basis to monitor program quality and effectiveness as
expected through grant/organization guidelines. Includes ongoing communication
with campus-level administration. - Approve requests for expenditures prior to additional CIS-SP® administrative
approval.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Levelland ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
- Established high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, inspiring students to reach their goals while upholding school values.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Kindergarten Teacher
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
07.2024 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Education
MPa - Justice Administration
Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock, TX08.2016
MEd - Instructional Technology
Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock, TX05.2012
BS - Middle School Science
Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock, TX05.2010
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Social-Emotional Learning Training
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Processes and Procedures
- Job Assignments
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
07.2024 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Levelland ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
ACE Project Director
Communities In Schools Of The South Plains
11.2022 - 07.2023
ACE Site Supervisor
Communities In Schools Of The South Plains
08.2018 - 11.2022
Seasonal Sales Associate
James Avery
11.2017 - 05.2018
Executive Assistant
YWCA of Lubbock
04.2015 - 07.2018
Event Coordinator
YWCA of Lubbock
06.2014 - 04.2015
Teacher
YWCA of Lubbock
10.2011 - 06.2014
Teacher
Christ the King Early Childhood Development Center
08.2008 - 10.2011
MPa - Justice Administration
Wayland Baptist University
MEd - Instructional Technology
Wayland Baptist University
BS - Middle School Science
Wayland Baptist University
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