Communications

"Mary Jean is one of those usual people who bring out the best in other people and make the scene around them feel cheerful." - Margaret McCandless, Theater and Drama Instructor, Letter, 2013

Communication tools in my quiver include:

• Being adaptable, enthusiastic, proactive, inclusive, and diplomatic

• Focusing on organization, attention to detail, achievement, and continuous improvement

• Speaking in public and small student groups

• Adaptive communication (Differentiated Instruction) such as with diverse parents and community outreach

• Supporting management, colleagues, and staff with appropriate play and professionalism

• Education-based conflict resolution, disciplinary theories, corrective behaviors, see Corrective Behavior Tools in Classroom Management

• Conversational Spanish

"MJ is able to quickly wrap her head around complex ideas and make pertinent suggestions. Her interpersonal skills are impressive in that she is able to empathize with all parties involved, draw from her professional experiences, and provide instruction on diplomacy and communication techniques through engagement and encouragement." - Mary E. Bell, professional peer, Letter, 2019

• For Engineers Without Borders assessment trips 2006-2008, I acted as a translator in El Salvador and Honduras.

• Learning Medical Terminology was easier with a background in languages

• I have experience using French and Portuguese

"When we can connect with their language, we give them what they need" - Cheré Nabor

I am a fast learner, and am digitally literate in languages, software suites, and platforms:

• Engineering: Java, C++, Html, AutoCAD, MathCAD

• Office Suites: MS Office, Google, Adobe

• Online Learning Platforms/LMSs: Google Classroom, Canvas, Moodle

• Patient Care: Epic

• Retail: Lightspeed, Retail ToolKit, Shopify

• Business Management: Slack, Confluence, Compliance Bridge, Notion, Box, LogicGate, Moxo, Quip, Backstage, GitBook

Over 30 years working with software, including: 

• • 2+ years in graphics design for Boulder Valley Print Shop

  • 3+ years in Computer Aided Design and online & video content

  • 3+ years in coding C++, Java, HTML

  • 12+ years in online classroom design: Moodle, Google Classroom, Canvas

  • 20+ years with graphics design software including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, iMovie, Hypercard, Confluence, Notion