Shanda Hughes Adkins

• Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
• Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.

• Cultivated lasting relationships with past clients through consistent follow-up contact to support their ongoing real estate needs or concerns.
• Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
• Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
• Facilitated successful negotiations between buyers and sellers to reach mutually beneficial agreements in a timely manner.

Managed educational programs, staff and students for 32 years.

• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
• Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
• Implemented school-wide behavior management system, reducing classroom disruptions and fostering better learning environment.
• Fostered positive and inclusive school culture, leading initiatives for diversity and inclusion.