Shakina Hardy
Arlington,VA
Summary
Dedicated to the community. Specializing in case management, situational assessments, and conflict resolution. Dedicated Assistant with excellent experience in education. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Montessori Instructional Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, Va
01.2013 - Current
- Group facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills
- Sensitive to cultural differences
- Self-motivated/Self-reflective with drive to continually grow
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with staff, children, and community, Engage 20-25 students within classroom by interacting and thinking about what is happening around them
- Prepare and maintain environment, observe behaviors, model grace and courtesy, preserves and protects lessons, and assists in development of independence
- Carefully observe and keep track of records on each students’ individual progression through classroom
- Lead peer training sessions, using creativity and knowledge, while encouraging participation
- Maintain communications with parents about daily activities, questions, and concerns
- Perform clerical tasks necessary to maintain classroom environment
- Be professional and positive in all dealings with students, staff, parents, and community
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
Director of Operations
EverWonder Camps
Arlington County, VA
01.2011 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with Program Coordinator to design curriculum and lesson plans
- Manage camps daily activities, supervise 10 employees, and ensure campers receive optimal services and experience
- Performed administrative duties such as maintain/organize over 100 camper students' portfolios
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Managed procurement, inventory and warehouse operations.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa05.2010
Skills
- Communicating with Parents, Teachers, and Community
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Professional and Courteous
Accomplishments
2019-20 Support Staff of the Year at MPSA
Timeline
Primary Montessori Instructional Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
Director of Operations
EverWonder Camps
01.2011 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Ashford University
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