• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems, detailed meeting agendas, and optimizing administrative processes for improved workflow.• Accountability and Productivity: Prepared and distributed comprehensive meeting minutes and action items, ensuring accountability for key decisions and tasks, which improved overall team productivity.• Training and Development: Organized and facilitated training workshops and team-building sessions using well-structured agendas, enhancing participant engagement and improving team cohesion.• QuickBooks Proficiency: Conducted detailed account reconciliations and financial reporting using QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies.• Executive Support: Provided comprehensive administrative support to the executive team, managing calendars, travel arrangements, and correspondence.• Social Media Strategy: Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals and enhance brand visibility, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, to foster audience engagement.• Event Planning: Successfully planned and executed corporate events and meetings, ensuring smooth logistics and a positive experience for all attendees.

• Grant Acquisition: Proposed and successfully secured two grants from Donors Choose, taking full responsibility for writing and submitting the proposals. These grants provided essential resources for the classroom, including books, furniture, and learning tools.• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Developed 15 IEPs to establish personalized learning objectives and strategies, applying instructional knowledge to support each learner’s goals effectively.• Exceptional Student Growth: Surpassed growth expectations by achieving increases of 23% and 28% in two key performance indicators, significantly exceeding the initial target of 15%.• Progress Monitoring: Conducted quarterly progress reporting based on tailored Key Performance Indicators for each learner. Analyzed data to enhance learning and behavior, sharing insights with stakeholders for transparency and collaboration.• Supportive Learning Environment: Fostered a safe and trusting classroom atmosphere, promoting emotional, social, and intellectual growth among students.

• Department Management: Led a five-member department by developing and facilitating team-building activities, setting agendas, and conducting monthly meetings. Oversaw the budget and allocation of funds to ensure effective resource utilization.• Curriculum Development: Conducted individual development planning, setting objectives and strategies while designing and implementing unit lesson plans, curriculum maps, and sequences for all three levels of the program.• Instructional Techniques: Utilized various strategies and instructional techniques, including Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, to cater to the diverse aptitudes and interests of over 125 learners, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.• Club Proposal Development: Created a comprehensive proposal and budget for a 25-member club, including a budget and overview of the club’s benefits for students and the community. Successfully presented the proposal to the Principal for approval.

• Program Development: Established the Early Childhood Education Program which included creating the learning progression of the career pathway, brochures, and selecting textbooks and learning materials necessary.• Curriculum Design: Conducted individual development planning by setting objectives and strategies, designing and implementing unit lesson plans, curriculum maps, and sequences for all three program levels.• Strategic Planning: Assessed the program's needs to create a three-year strategic plan for the Perkins Grant, successfully writing and submitting the grant proposal annually to secure funding.• Club Initiation: Founded the FCCLA club to provide over 20 individuals with opportunities to enhance their skills through after-school events and participation in state conferences.• Field Experience Coordination: Organized field trips that allowed over 30 individuals to gain hands-on experience with preschoolers, facilitating observations of classroom instruction and management, as well as direct interactions with students.

• Business Initiation: Launched a successful jewelry business, developing a comprehensive budget, purchasing tools, and creating a detailed business plan.• Sales and Marketing: Communicated with shop owners to market and sell jewelry, participating in numerous statewide and regional craft shows and exhibitions.• Custom Design: Collaborated with customers to create custom jewelry pieces, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.• Product Development: Designed and manufactured a unique line of jewelry, showcasing creativity and craftsmanship.• Networking: Built strong relationships with local business owners and customers to effectively market and promote my work at juried craft shows.www.jilllouisedesigns.webs.com

• Program Oversight: Held full accountability for the organization and teaching of the Gifted Program (grades 1-6) and the Art Program (grades K-5 and Life Skills) at Jersey Shore Elementary, ensuring a high-quality educational experience.• Student Evaluation: Evaluated student progress and adjusted lessons to meet individual learning needs, promoting academic growth and engagement.• Art Show Participation: Curated and matted 120 pieces of student artwork for the Lycoming County Art Show, showcasing student talent and creativity.