Dynamic education professional with a proven track record at Nettleton Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Recognized for fostering positive learning environments through effective behavior management and relationship building. Committed to enhancing educational experiences and implementing innovative strategies for academic growth.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Nettleton Public Schools
11.2024 - 05.2025
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
District Treasurer
Westside Consolidated School District
05.2015 - 06.2024
Provided professional development opportunities for staff members regarding financial procedures, promoting consistency across all departments.
Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining accurate records and staying informed on policy changes.
Collaborated with administrators to develop annual budget plans aligned with district goals and objectives.
Championed the adoption of best practices in financial management, continually striving for excellence and innovation in district operations.
Assistant Business Manager
Northeast Arkansas Education Co-operative
07.2010 - 05.2015
Compiled comprehensive reports on various aspects of the business for management review and decision-making purposes.
Analyzed budget, forecast and revenue trend reports to provide advice and prepare financial statements.
Provided support to the business manager in strategic planning activities, contributing to long-term organizational growth.
Mentored junior staff members on best practices in administrative tasks, fostering a positive work environment conducive to learning and growth.
Assisted business manager in budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring expenses for cost control.
Compiled financial reports to document cash receipts, expenditures, and profits, and loss.
Field Auditor
State of Arkansas-Division of Legislative Audit
06.1975 - 10.2009
Improved client satisfaction with timely and accurate completion of assigned audits, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
Evaluated the effectiveness of management''s response to identified issues through follow-up audits, ensuring implementation of recommended changes.
Reduced risk exposure by conducting comprehensive field audits, detecting discrepancies, and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
Leveraged advanced data analysis tools to identify patterns or trends that may indicate potential risks or control weaknesses within client organizations.
Conducted risk assessments for potential clients, determining the scope of work required for each field audit engagement.
Increased transparency within organizations by creating detailed audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations for improvement.
Contributed to the continuous improvement of field auditing processes by providing feedback on completed engagements and suggesting areas for refinement.
Identified areas of improvement in internal control systems through thorough examination of financial records and operations.
Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication that facilitated the completion of successful audit engagements.
Analyzed financial statements and supporting documentation to identify inconsistencies or inaccuracies in reported data, ensuring accuracy of final reports.
Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.