Human Resources Resource
Resume:
LAQUINTA JOY GRIFFIN
Rosenberg, Texas 77469
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly accomplished professional with extensive experience poised to transition solid
background in special education to excel in a training position. Outstanding leadership, problem solving, and behavioral management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to motivate and direct others. Proven adaptability and able to produce in high-pressure and fast paced environment.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching, August 2008
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources, December, 2001
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48309
CERTIFICATION
State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate
1F0000000267422
Learning Disabilities (SM) K-12
Issue Date: 06/04/2008
Expiration Date: 06/30/2014
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Instruction & Training * Team Leadership
* Program Development * Budgeting & Finance
* Counseling * Community Outreach & Service
* Planning & Implementing Policy * Recruiting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCHOOL DISTRICT CITY OF PONTIAC
Madison Middle School and Pontiac High School Pontiac, Michigan 48341
Special Education Teacher
Teach English, Math, Social Studies, and Science to Learning Disabled students. Prepare and
deliver lessons tailored to students IEP (Individualized Educational Plan). Developed suitable
curriculum and effective teaching methods based on student assessments. Maintained precise
records required by law and school district policy. Process monthly Medicaid tickets for billing
of ancillary services. Evaluate students’ academic and behavioral progress. Select appropriate
text, learning aids, and materials. Implement intervention strategies to promote the advancement
of students. Develop individualized educational plans for students. Plan, oversee, and
participate in extra-curricular activities. Provide mentoring and guidance to students who were
preparing to transition into college and or the workforce.
Site Supervisor for Project Synergy After School Program
Coordinate development and implementation of the after school program. Recruit and hire staff.
Implement applicable district, agency, and grant policies and regulations. Administer and
oversee assigned budget. Provide oral and written reports to the public and school district.
Facilitate partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services to
students and families.
Administration Building
Human Resource Assistant
Assisted in maintaining the human resource database and all employee records and files.
Assisted in training new employees Handled payroll processing and tracked and reported payroll
information. Processed employment verification forms. Assisted in facilitating new employee
orientation. Assisted in the recruitment process. Prepared job postings.
Professional Development
Kagan Structures for Success Workshop
Middle Start Program Workshops
High Schools that Work Workshop
Excelsior/ Pinnacle Grade and Attendance Training
Michigan Education Assessment Program Workshops
Gates-MacGinitie Assessment Training
Michigan After-School Collaboration Conference
Youth Program Quality Assessment Conference
Professional Associations
Michigan Education Association
National Education Association
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