Terra Gilles
Elizabethtown,42701
Summary
Personable administrative professional with over 18 years of experience cultivating positive client, staff and management connections excelling in roles requiring exceptional planning, administrative, and supervisory skills. Proficient in managing diverse tasks with a focus on organization and detail orientation, leveraging advanced computer literacy to enhance office efficiency and accuracy. Committed to streamlining administrative processes and fostering a collaborative work environment to support team and client needs effectively. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Hardin County Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed classroom while coordinating with two instructional assistants
- Administered district testing materials and supervised execution
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students
- Maintained and updated computerized calendar for meetings and responsibilities
- Prepared and updated tri-annual student reports for state and regional standards
- Spearheaded classroom digital integration, enhancing instructional effectiveness
- Boosted student engagement through tailored educational plans and assessments
- Fostered team cohesion, ensuring assistants were aligned with educational goals
- Pioneered new teaching strategies, setting benchmarks for future educational standards
- Streamlined administrative processes, improving accuracy in student reporting.
Teacher
Richland 2 County Schools
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Lead teacher for a public-school classroom for 20 children aged four and five years old with one Instructional Assistant
- Collaborated with classroom assistants to execute materials needed for students weekly engagement
- Coordinated with other staff of safety concerns for students for optimal student progress
- Communicated with all parents via Google platforms in a professional manner to update them of behavior concerns or academic progress to include phone calls, emails or Class Dojo
- Facilitated and participated with other educators in professional development throughout the year
- Maintained weekly lesson plans that were accessible to my families for open communication
- Assisted with the preparation of reports for students, parents, and school management.
Teacher
Long County Schools
Ludowici, Georgia
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Lead a classroom of 22 students, ensuring optimal learning and safety
- Collaborate with an assistant to prepare weekly engagement materials
- Communicate with parents via Google platforms about student progress
- Participate in professional development sessions with other educators
- Prepare reports and maintain lesson plans for transparent communication
- Pioneered new teaching methods to enhance educational effectiveness
- Ensured compliance with educational standards through meticulous record-keeping
- Analyzed student performance data to tailor instruction methods
- Streamlined lesson planning to boost educational delivery efficiency
- Enhanced student learning outcomes through customized educational strategies.
Administrative Assistant
Springfield United Methodist Church
Springfield, Georgia
07.2005 - 06.2008
- First point of contact, greeted visitors, managed calls and messages, ensuring smooth communication
- Maintained and analyzed member records for annual audits, ensuring compliance and data integrity
- Enhanced document accessibility for staff and volunteers, improving administrative efficiency
- Prepared and distributed weekly bulletins, keeping over 800 church families informed and engaged
- Coordinated aid for families in need, improving community support and access to essential services
- Streamlined record-keeping for efficient annual audits and member tracking
- Boosted IT system efficiency, enhancing document access for all church members
- Orchestrated weekly staff schedules, enhancing operational workflow
- Initiated digital filing system, reducing paper use and increasing retrieval speed
- Performed regular budget reviews to identify and achieve cost reductions.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GeorgiaBachelor of Science in Legal Studies -
South University
Savannah, GeorgiaAssociates of Arts in Paralegal Studies -
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GeorgiaSkills
- Supervision
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Planning
- Flexibility
- Decision Making
- Administrative
- Detail Oriented
- Appointment Scheduling
- Clerical Support
- Office Administration
- Scheduling
References
- LaTanya McDaniels, Teacher, 270-312-2424
- Courtney Linton, Instructional Assistant, 270-696-3908
- Chemel Myers, Instructional Assistant, 704-500-1940
Timeline
Teacher
Hardin County Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher
Richland 2 County Schools
07.2019 - 06.2022
Teacher
Long County Schools
07.2019 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant
Springfield United Methodist Church
07.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies -
South University
Associates of Arts in Paralegal Studies -
Savannah Technical College
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