Paula Stallworth
Pike Road
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery
08.2024 - Current
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Facilitated small group learning activities to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Conducted literature and resource research to support classroom projects.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Fresh Anointing’s House of Worahip Church
Montgomery
02.2010 - 08.2017
- Greeted visitors upon their arrival; directed them to the appropriate destination or person; provided general information about the organization when necessary.
- Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Assisted in preparing marketing materials such as brochures and flyers for distribution at trade shows and other events.
- Leveraged word processing software to create proposals, letters and memos.
- Reviewed incoming reports, applications and memos to determine workplace priorities.
- Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Took detailed notes in meetings and disseminated information afterward.
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
- Wrote and distributed executive meeting agendas and minutes to department heads and executive team members.
- Maintained up-to-date contact lists of vendors and suppliers while coordinating orders as required by executives.
- Created newsletters to share company updates and events.
Master Sergeant Automated Logistical Supervisor
United States Army
El Paso
07.1985 - 01.2009
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective resources.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration: Law Enforcement
Park University
Kansas City, MO07-2008
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX08-2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Instructional support
- Child Supervision
- Communication skills
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Creative problem solving
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Motivation techniques
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Fresh Anointing’s House of Worahip Church
02.2010 - 08.2017
Master Sergeant Automated Logistical Supervisor
United States Army
07.1985 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration: Law Enforcement
Park University
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Central Texas College