- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
Trazy Malone Howard
Birmingham
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
Birmingham, AL
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Delivered engaging lesson plans across diverse subjects to K-12 students.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and understanding.
Substitute Teacher and Kitchen Manager
University Baptist Child Development Center
Montevallo, Alabama
08.2018 - 03.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals, snacks, and beverages for students and staff, ensuring dietary needs and preferences were met.
- Secured a perfect health rating score with the Alabama Health Department, maintaining excellence for multiple years.
- Procured groceries and supplies for the kitchen and school, ensuring meticulous record-keeping.
- Supervised and engaged with children during group activities and outdoor play to foster a safe and interactive learning environment.
- Engaged with students' families daily to foster a supportive educational and caring environment.
- Facilitated engaging learning experiences for diverse groups of children.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans fostering creativity and critical thinking.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Cornerstone Christian School
Columbiana, Alaba
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Led dynamic activities to promote active student involvement and learning.
- Supplied a variety of materials and resources to support children's educational and creative activities.
- Facilitated storytime sessions for entire classes or small groups, contributing to students' literacy development.
- Assisted students with arrival and departure procedures, ensuring a smooth transition and fostering a welcoming environment.
Legal Advocate
Safehouse of Shelby County
Columbiana, AL
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Assisted survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in navigating legal processes to secure protection orders and warrants.
- Facilitated access to mental health counseling referrals for clients and their children.
- Participated in advanced law enforcement trainings to enhance knowledge of current domestic violence, harassment, and stalking protocols.
- Collaborated with local police departments, courts, businesses, and social service agencies to secure essential services for clients.
- Developed community outreach programs to raise awareness of legal resources available for victims of abuse.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive case strategies and intervention plans.
Paralegal
Yearout, Spina & Lavelle, P.C.
Birmingham, AL
10.2003 - 12.2006
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence, enhancing the efficiency of case management processes.
- Organized exhibits to support effective preparation for depositions, pretrial, and trial.
- Facilitated discussions with clients and professionals to gather case information.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Legal Secretary
Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews, P.C.
New Windsor, NY
09.1995 - 10.2003
- Handled the preparation and processing of various legal documents, including summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
- Facilitated the distribution of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials through mail, fax, and delivery arrangements.
- Scheduled and coordinated appointments with clients and their legal representatives.
- Managed the reproduction of legal correspondence and documents, maintaining confidentiality and organization.
- Maintained case files, ensuring organization and compliance with legal standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
State University of New York
New Paltz, NY06-2002
Associate of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY12-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Educational materials
- Health and safety
- Nutritional planning
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
Interests
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
04.2025 - 03.2026
Substitute Teacher and Kitchen Manager
University Baptist Child Development Center
08.2018 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Cornerstone Christian School
09.2016 - 05.2017
Legal Advocate
Safehouse of Shelby County
01.2007 - 02.2013
Paralegal
Yearout, Spina & Lavelle, P.C.
10.2003 - 12.2006
Legal Secretary
Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews, P.C.
09.1995 - 10.2003
Associate of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
Orange County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
State University of New York