Peggy Patricia Mann Lidster
Covington
Summary
Professional with high standards and results-driven approach in public safety administration which has prepared me for the role of Office Manager. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficiencies include administrative management, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Whitney Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
3rd Grade Language Arts/ Reading/Social Studies Teacher
Whitney Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Middle School Life Skills Paraprofessional
Whitney Independent School District
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Assists students with learning reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills.
- Works with students in a small group and individually to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Risk Manager
MTC Sanders Estes Correctional Center
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Develop and manage programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Conduct inspections and prepare reports that identify any deficiencies and corrections needed related to unit operations.
- Perform fire inspections and testing of equipment to ensure adequate fire protection is available to all areas of the facility.
- Establish and roll out monthly and targeted safety training.
- Investigate all injuries to identify the root cause and make operation and unit changes as needed.
- Compile injury data to identify trends and implement training programs in hopes of decreasing injuries.
- Monitors the use of hazardous chemicals on the unit.
- Ensures staff and inmates know and follow safety practices during daily activities.
Administrative Assistant
City of Hillsboro Department of Public Safety
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Coordinates staffing schedules to ensure shift coverage.
- Assists in scheduling public education events for the public.
- Maintains all EMS records as required by state and federal law.
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy of data in EMS and fire reports.
- Create reports from gathered information from EMS and Fire reporting software.
- Data entry and filing for all police reports.
Emergency Services Coordinator
City of Hillsboro Department of Public Safety
12.2011 - 08.2015
- Supervised and scheduled 10 or more part-time EMS employees.
- Managed billing system for EMS services provided by Hillsboro Public Safety in coordination with outsourced billing company.
- Maintained all EMS records as required by state and federal law.
- Maintained and deposited EMS payments.
- Responsible for Quality Assurance for all EMS Reports.
- Created reports, gather information for EMS and Fire reporting software.
- Responsible for all inventory and ordering of EMS supplies.
Emergency Management Administrative Assistant
City of Hillsboro
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Responsible for all documentation reported to the State Coordinators during major incidents.
- Prepared Training presentations for use by State and Local Emergency Management.
- Assisted in grant writing for equipment and resources to be used for Emergency Management.
- Member of Local Incident Management Team.
- Deployed several times to major disaster areas.
- Wildfire season assisted affected counties in the completion and submission of their state and federal forms.
- Coordinated resources including procurement and tracking of all used and needed scene resources.
- Was responsible for organizing, supplying, and maintaining the Incident Management Trailer.
Fire Department Secretary
City of Hillsboro
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Managed billing system for EMS services in coordination with outsource billing company.
- Maintained and deposited all EMS payments.
- Managed Purchase Orders for Department.
- Responsible for Quality Assurance for all EMS reports.
- Created reports from gathered information from EMS and Fire reporting software.
Teller
Wells Fargo
07.2002 - 12.2004
- Provided customer service.
- Managed customer banking transactions.
- Balanced cash receipts on a daily basis.
- Worked toward monthly sales goals.
- Introduced customers to new products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
09.2017
Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
05.2002
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Clear oral/written communication
- Payroll and budgeting
- Administrative support
Certification
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support Provider CPR
- TDCJ Unit Risk Manager
Organizations
- Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
- Association of Texas Professional Educators
- Covington Volunteer Fire Department
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Whitney Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Language Arts/ Reading/Social Studies Teacher
Whitney Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Middle School Life Skills Paraprofessional
Whitney Independent School District
02.2022 - 07.2022
Risk Manager
MTC Sanders Estes Correctional Center
09.2019 - 02.2022
Administrative Assistant
City of Hillsboro Department of Public Safety
08.2015 - 09.2019
Emergency Services Coordinator
City of Hillsboro Department of Public Safety
12.2011 - 08.2015
Emergency Management Administrative Assistant
City of Hillsboro
01.2010 - 12.2011
Fire Department Secretary
City of Hillsboro
01.2005 - 01.2010
Teller
Wells Fargo
07.2002 - 12.2004
Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
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