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IDA WARD 357 E Corporate Dr. Apt 1722 Lewisville, Tx 75067 Cell: (337) 424-9346 [email protected] SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Provide direct supervision and training of programs to personnel Assist the Executive Director and Executive Assistant with program development and planning Have outstanding communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills in bo th verbal and written Capacity to finish work under strict deadlines Organized, enthusiastic, and hardworking Provide career counseling, coaching, and job seeker services Computer Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Efficient in operation of office equipment (telephone, copier, and fax machines ) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: October 2009 to March 2010 Fort Polk,LA aXseum Solutions, LLC Education Counselor
Supervised seven employees, interviewed, trained, mentored newly hired personne l, and resolved problematic issues. Counseled clientele regarding long and short-term educational goals. Prepared and issued instruction on tuition assistance, basic skills, and testin g. Provided data in preparation of program budget goals, performance factors, and evaluation of program effectiveness. Recommended ways to improve the quality of educational services to clientele. Developed, implemented, and conducted staff briefings to explain the programs p olicies, and changes. Coordinated and participated in a variety of conferences, professional meetings , and review boards. Created and prepared handouts. February 2007 Dynamic Systems Technology, Inc. to Education Counselor October 2009 Fort Polk, LA Counseled clientele regarding long and short-term educational goals. Prepared and issued instruction on tuition assistance, basic skills, and testin g. Developed, implemented, and conducted staff briefings to explain the programs p olicies, and changes. Coordinated and participated in a variety of conferences, professional meetings , and review boards. Created and prepared handouts. August 2005 Vernon Parish School Board to Special Education Teacher August 2006 Leesville,LA Prepared course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculu
m guidelines. Implemented policies, procedures, and behavioral tools within the classroom. Administered tests to evaluate students progression, recorded results, and issu ed reports to inform parents/guardians of their educational progress. Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings with parents/guardians, created IEPs, an d maintained IEP files. Communicated student accommodations to the regular education teachers. October 2001 Vernon Parish School Board to Career Specialist August 2005 Coordinated and supervised career development activities and programs. Provided information on different career opportunities to students. Provided development oriented-career and academic advisement guidance activitie s in the areas of job search, interview, and employability skills. Assisted in the administration of standardized tests, and utilized the results to assist students in making realistic career decisions. July 2000 Vernon Community Action Council to Client Services Coordinator October 2001 Leesville, LA Provided direct supervision and training of program to personnel and volunteers . Assisted the Executive Director and Executive Assistant with program developmen t, program planning, volunteer recruitment, public awareness campaigns, and fund raising events. Responsible for answering and directing phone calls. Consulted with clients to determine their needs and priorities. Demonstrated skillful communication and negotiation skills. Conducted monthly, quarterly, fiscal, and case management quality assurance. Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, yearly, program statistical and acti vity reports as required or assigned. Other Positions Held: Vernon Community Action Council June 1999 to July 2000 - Legal Advocate Volunteers of America - Case Manager December 2006 to February 2007 EDUCATION: 2004 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI MSA, Human Resources Administration, GPA: 3.38 1999 Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA BS, Human Services, GPA: 3.25 TUI University Cypress, CA MAE, Educational Leadership and Administration, GPA: 3.89 Completed 28semester hours from 08/2008 to 02/2010 SPECIALIZED TRAINING: 2003 Sowela Technical Community College, Louisiana, Certificate course(s) on Occ upational Education Leesville, LA Alexandria, LA
2007 Army Continuing Education System, Louisiana, Database Administration
Supervised seven employees, interviewed, trained, mentored newly hired personne l, and resolved problematic issues. Counseled clientele regarding long and short-term educational goals. Prepared and issued instruction on tuition assistance, basic skills, and testin g. Provided data in preparation of program budget goals, performance factors, and evaluation of program effectiveness. Recommended ways to improve the quality of educational services to clientele. Developed, implemented, and conducted staff briefings to explain the programs p olicies, and changes. Coordinated and participated in a variety of conferences, professional meetings , and review boards. Created and prepared handouts. February 2007 Dynamic Systems Technology, Inc. to Education Counselor October 2009 Fort Polk, LA Counseled clientele regarding long and short-term educational goals. Prepared and issued instruction on tuition assistance, basic skills, and testin g. Developed, implemented, and conducted staff briefings to explain the programs p olicies, and changes. Coordinated and participated in a variety of conferences, professional meetings , and review boards. Created and prepared handouts. August 2005 Vernon Parish School Board to Special Education Teacher August 2006 Leesville,LA Prepared course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculu
m guidelines. Implemented policies, procedures, and behavioral tools within the classroom. Administered tests to evaluate students progression, recorded results, and issu ed reports to inform parents/guardians of their educational progress. Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings with parents/guardians, created IEPs, an d maintained IEP files. Communicated student accommodations to the regular education teachers. October 2001 Vernon Parish School Board to Career Specialist August 2005 Coordinated and supervised career development activities and programs. Provided information on different career opportunities to students. Provided development oriented-career and academic advisement guidance activitie s in the areas of job search, interview, and employability skills. Assisted in the administration of standardized tests, and utilized the results to assist students in making realistic career decisions. July 2000 Vernon Community Action Council to Client Services Coordinator October 2001 Leesville, LA Provided direct supervision and training of program to personnel and volunteers . Assisted the Executive Director and Executive Assistant with program developmen t, program planning, volunteer recruitment, public awareness campaigns, and fund raising events. Responsible for answering and directing phone calls. Consulted with clients to determine their needs and priorities. Demonstrated skillful communication and negotiation skills. Conducted monthly, quarterly, fiscal, and case management quality assurance. Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, yearly, program statistical and acti vity reports as required or assigned. Other Positions Held: Vernon Community Action Council June 1999 to July 2000 - Legal Advocate Volunteers of America - Case Manager December 2006 to February 2007 EDUCATION: 2004 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI MSA, Human Resources Administration, GPA: 3.38 1999 Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA BS, Human Services, GPA: 3.25 TUI University Cypress, CA MAE, Educational Leadership and Administration, GPA: 3.89 Completed 28semester hours from 08/2008 to 02/2010 SPECIALIZED TRAINING: 2003 Sowela Technical Community College, Louisiana, Certificate course(s) on Occ upational Education Leesville, LA Alexandria, LA
2007 Army Continuing Education System, Louisiana, Database Administration
