Shayna Lusk
Lake Park,GA
Summary
Accomplished teacher candidate with proven expertise in classroom organization and adaptive technology, demonstrated during tenure at Echols County Schools. Excelled in providing exceptional teacher support and fostering student success through effective communication and collaboration. Enhanced learning outcomes by implementing innovative lesson plans and ensuring IEP compliance, contributing to a significant improvement in student engagement and achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Echols County Board of Education
08.2019 - Current
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Monitored student safety during school outings, ensuring secure learning environment.
- Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Engaged with students during extracurricular activities, supporting their interests beyond classroom.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
- Supported bilingual students by providing language assistance, promoting language proficiency.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
Digital Evidence Custodian
Lowndes County Sheriffs Department
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Assisted with the disposal of expired or unneeded items, maintaining proper documentation and adhering to legal requirements.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, recommending changes that resulted in increased effectiveness and efficiency.
- Kept abreast of industry best practices through ongoing professional development courses and networking events.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies on secure transportation methods for transporting valuable or sensitive evidence between locations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies for the transfer of large or specialized pieces of evidence, ensuring proper handling procedures were followed.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for sensitive materials, resulting in improved preservation of evidence.
- Improved evidence organization by implementing a comprehensive categorization system.
- Established relationships with court personnel, facilitating efficient communication regarding evidence requests.
- Conducted periodic audits, ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
- Supported investigations by providing expert knowledge on proper packaging techniques for various types of physical evidence.
- Developed and maintained an updated inventory system to effectively track and locate items within the evidence room.
- Collaborated with investigators and attorneys to provide timely access to critical evidence, supporting successful case resolutions.
- Enhanced security measures within the evidence room, minimizing instances of tampering or unauthorized access.
- Maintained a high level of cleanliness and organization within the evidence room, creating an optimal environment for the preservation and accessibility of items.
- Streamlined the chain of custody process for increased efficiency and accuracy in evidence handling.
- Handled high-profile cases with discretion, maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards at all times.
- Conducted regular inspections to assess the condition of evidence storage areas, identifying and addressing potential hazards or issues.
- Maintained detailed records of all incoming and outgoing items, ensuring accurate documentation throughout the entire chain of custody process.
- Transcribed pieces of recorded evidence for use in court cases and other legal proceedings.
- Processed film, photographs, videos and other documentation from crime scenes to identify, evaluate and record evidence.
- Provided optimal support to investigations by staying up to date on processing procedures and how to handle high priority evidence.
- Collaborated with law enforcement investigators and court officials to determine evidence requirements and deliver timely, helpful support.
- Kept detailed records of evidence and evidence storage inventories, double-checked procedures and monitored access to prevent unauthorized handling.
- Submitted evidence to supervisors, crime labs or court officials for legal proceedings.
Chief Health Officer Secretary
Hamilton Correctional Institution
06.2003 - 09.2006
- Communicated safety rules and regulations clearly to workers, along with safe methods and procedures to accomplish tasks, define responsibilities and expectations of personnel at workplace.
- Evaluated impact of contractual requirements, emerging issues, regulations and legislation to operations regarding both minimizing liability and maximizing worker safety.
- Developed comprehensive health policies to guide the provision of quality healthcare services in the community.
- Conducted rigorous evaluations of healthcare facilities to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
- Ensured timely access to essential medical services by coordinating efficient patient referrals and transportation systems.
- Led multidisciplinary teams comprising nurses, doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists in providing holistic care tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced instances of communicable diseases through regular vaccination campaigns and public health education.
- Streamlined data collection and analysis processes for accurate tracking of public health indicators.
- Enhanced emergency response capabilities by conducting thorough training sessions for healthcare workers.
- Remained educated on emerging healthcare technologies and wrote proposals for possible purchases of new equipment to stay at forefront of innovation.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for patients.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
- Represented office during board and community meetings, delivering supporting information and announcing new facility programs and initiatives.
- Developed and distributed employee work schedules based on operational needs and employee requests.
- Maintained up-to-date information in electronic medical records software.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
- Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
- Enhanced meeting efficiency by preparing agendas and minutes, ensuring all participants were well-informed.
- Streamlined communication processes, resulting in faster response times to internal queries.
- Provided comprehensive support to new staff, facilitating faster integration into team.
- Improved office workflow by redesigning document submission process.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports for management, enabling informed decision-making.
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication to ensure all parties were informed of key updates.
- Contributed to team morale by organizing staff welfare activities, leading to improvement in workplace satisfaction.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
- Enhanced office efficiency by implementing digital filing systems that streamlined paperwork processing.
- Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
- Enhanced visibility of office policies by creating and distributing employee handbook.
- Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
- Streamlined invoice processing, improving accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
- Improved document management with introduction of new digital archiving system.
- Maintained executive appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
High School Diploma -
Echols County High School
Statenville, GA05.2000
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity implementation
- Classroom Organization
- Adaptive technology
- Computer Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Supervision
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- CPR and First Aid
- Reading and Writing Support
- Lesson Planning
- IEP compliance
- Data Collection
Additional Information
Student Teaching:
- Completed thirty-five days of elementary student teaching.
- In the process of completing forty-five days of special education student teaching (potential completion December 3, 2024).
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Echols County Board of Education
08.2019 - Current
Digital Evidence Custodian
Lowndes County Sheriffs Department
01.2007 - 01.2017
Chief Health Officer Secretary
Hamilton Correctional Institution
06.2003 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Echols County High School
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