Years of Experience
Elizabeth Sharpe
Bethel,MO
Summary
Punctual, dependable, and well organized employee with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new challenges.
Overview
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Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
CNS International Ministries
Bethel, Missouri
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance numbers.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and managed invoices.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Daycare Supervisor
CNS International Ministries Inc.
Bethel, Missouri
06.2006 - 05.2009
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Enhanced 2 & 3-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Taught class of 25 students through organizing and leading fine motor, gross motor, academic, and sensory activities.
Administrative Assistant
Heartland Christian Academy
Bethel, Missouri
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Sorted and distributed office mail.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track accounts and improve payment scheduling,
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Identified and corrected miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll for 23+ employees.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Third Grade Teacher
CNS International Ministries Inc.
Bethel, Missouri
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Director
Heartland Christian Academy Learning Center
Bethel, MO
08.2013 - Current
- Hired and directed 4 teams (8 staff) to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Made recommendations for changes in funding process and policies based on data and judgment.
- Assisted leadership with launch of Pre-School to achieve a more age appropriate learning environment.
- Tasked to turn around low-growth operation by solidifying workflow processes, strengthening client relationships and improving communications supporting client advocacy.
- Wrote handbooks both for Learning Center (0-2 yr. olds) and Pre-School (3-5 yr. olds).
- Worked on the SIT (School Improvement Team) to encourage quality education with in the school.
- Helped to create quarterly community connection activities.
- Created and produced monthly lesson plans for ages 0-3.
- Engaged in conflict resolutions with parents and staff to create a peaceful, safe, encouraging environment.
- Created monthly night outs to encourage team work and community.
- Helped to budget and build a new learning center to create a more conducive and productive learning environment.
- Conducted yearly Employee Performance Evaluations.
- Issued positive counseling forms to correct or encourage employees to comply with company vision and goals.
Children's Ministry Assistant Director
Heartland Community Church
Bethel, Missouri
10.2014 - 07.2021
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Supervised children from ages 0 months to 12 years.
- Worked with directors and board members to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
- Conducted safety and wellness inspections of facilities and sanitized toys and surfaces.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Mentored and supervised volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hearltand Christian Academy
101 Nations Blvd. Bethel MO 6343405.2004
No Degree - Biblical Studies
World Center School of Ministry
McCAllen, TXNo Degree - Early Childhood Education
NAEYC
OnlineNo Degree -
TBRI
OnlineSkills
- Experiential Learning
- Enrichment Activities
- Professional Relationships
- Community Engagement
- Team Meetings
- Annual Evaluations
- Delegating Assignments
- School Administration
- Operational Processes
- Office Supplies and Inventory
Timeline
Children's Ministry Assistant Director
Heartland Community Church
10.2014 - 07.2021
Director
Heartland Christian Academy Learning Center
08.2013 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
CNS International Ministries Inc.
08.2011 - 08.2013
Administrative Assistant
Heartland Christian Academy
05.2009 - 08.2011
Daycare Supervisor
CNS International Ministries Inc.
06.2006 - 05.2009
Accounts Payable Clerk
CNS International Ministries
06.2005 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Hearltand Christian Academy
No Degree - Biblical Studies
World Center School of Ministry
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
NAEYC
No Degree -
TBRI
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