Focused teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
Play-Based Learning
Multimedia Instruction
Materials Sourcing
Class Management
Experience
08/2009 to 06/2022
Elementary Education TeacherQueen Anne's County Public Schools – Stevensville, MD,
Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
Participated in professional development workshops during academic school year and summer.
Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
Prepared, administered and graded evaluative materials such as examinations and quizzes and created and maintained accurate student records.
Maintained well-resourced classrooms to promote physical and emotional safety.
Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
06/2008 to 07/2009
Office ManagerNye Health Services – Lincoln, NE,
Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
Implemented corporate or departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management.
Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Negotiated with vendors to determine optimal material purchase pricing.
Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and tracked records.
Booked hotel rooms, car rentals and flights for company trips and conferences.
Prepared and made daily deposits and assisted with invoice processing and bank reconciliation.
08/2004 to 06/2008
Administrative AssistantMarcus And Millichap – Denver, CO,
Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
Maintained accurate department and customer records.
Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Managed inventory to ensure all supplies were in stock and within budget.
Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
Monitored office equipment and scheduled repairs.
Compiled and produced presentations and reports as directed by leadership team.
Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments and provide general office information.
Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
Answered and routed telephone calls and took messages.
Delivered exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members.
Responded to client and vendor inquiries via email and telephone, providing updated and accurate information.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
Oversaw office inventory and timely reordering of supplies.
Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
Assisted with payroll preparation and entered data into cumulative payroll document.
Managed incoming and outgoing mail, filing and meeting coordination.
Automated office operations by managing internal and external customer correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Organized training, client meetings, team meetings and events.
Met incoming guests and clients, offering immediate assistance.
Responded to inquiries via email, telephone and social media platforms.
Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors.
Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
Monitored office supply inventory and replenishment and liaised with vendors to negotiate optimal pricing.
Prepared payroll documents and maintained databases for financial offices.
Answered phone calls by [Number] ring and asked appropriate questions to determine which department or staff member could be of service.
Maintained appointment and event calendars for executives and department heads.
Inventoried and ordered supplies to maintain consistent access to required items.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2018 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ, GPA:
Expected in 05/2016 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood Education Post University - Waterbury, CT GPA:
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