Virginia Shaffer Martin
Newville
Summary
Detail-oriented logistics coordinator with experience in managing diverse projects and event planning. Proven ability to adapt and communicate effectively, ensuring successful outcomes and collaborative team efforts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm wife
no employer, work with farmer husband
Newville
07.2021 - Current
- Drive "wide load" lead vehicle
- Top off grain loads from top of grain bin
- Manage household
- Design and manage vegetable and flower gardening
- All other roles as needed
Travel & event planner
self
Newville
07.2021 - Current
- Develop all logistics for major trips to places like Alaska & Florida
- Coordinate with those involved in the trips to meet their interests
- Evaluate trips for guidance in future planning
- See a need for ladies to get together & create monthly events
- Listen to the interests of ladies from various walks in life
- Carry out the logistics for hosting well-received events
- Continue to incorporate new ideas into the calendar
Caregiver
Val Richard Shaffer, husband
Charlotte
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Support and encourage a very special cancer patient
- Navigate the medical world of cancer
- Know all technical and common names for medications & be sure patient is getting the right things
- "Live" in the hospital many times in 2 years
- Manage logistics and transportation
- Survive the death of this patient
Teacher, 6th grade
Northside Christian Academy
Charlotte
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Teach language arts, science, & Bible
Teacher - 6th grade
Cochran Collegiate Academy
Charlotte
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Teach 6th grade science and social studies
- Write units of study used by my team
- Participate in all meetings and team building
- Communicate with families on behalf of their students
Literacy Specialist
Durham Public Schools
Durham
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Assess the literacy skills of 1,200 high school students
- Establish and carry out protocols for increasing the literacy skills of all students
- Interface with administration, faculty & staff regarding scheduling & facilities
- Produce and lead faculty development training for the county system
Intervention Specialist
Granville County Schools
Granville
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Directed school-based interventionists in working with students
- Coordinate with colleagues to write instructional plans and materials
- Assess the effectiveness of implementing individualized instruction
Media Specialist
A.B.Combs Leadership Elementary School
Raleigh
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Direct all library functions
- Teach media skills to K-5 students
- Host all schoolwide - international events
- Participate in all team meetings
Timeline
Farm wife
no employer, work with farmer husband
07.2021 - Current
Travel & event planner
self
07.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Val Richard Shaffer, husband
10.2017 - 10.2019
Teacher, 6th grade
Northside Christian Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher - 6th grade
Cochran Collegiate Academy
08.2015 - 04.2017
Literacy Specialist
Durham Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Intervention Specialist
Granville County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
Media Specialist
A.B.Combs Leadership Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2009