Abreah Blocker
Mesquite
Summary
Adaptable Office Manager with distinguished skills in budgeting, data entry and communications. Offers expert abilities in streamlining offices for improved functionality and productivity. Quick to support visitors and staff with diverse needs.
Detail-oriented Office Manager experienced in overseeing and improving office services. Diplomatic and patient professional possessing creative mindset to drive needed improvements. Skilled with business correspondence, bookkeeping and project management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Handprints Academy
Mesquite
08.2024 - Current
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
Daycare Teacher
Handprints Academy
Mesquite
08.2023 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with early childhood education practices.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Coordinated with co-teachers and staff to plan and execute school events and field trips.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
Daycare Volunteer
Handprints Academy
Mesquite
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
- Helped children make positive behavior choices by moderating interactions and modeling appropriate behaviors.
- Maintained flexibility to work with children of various ages, different personalities and in different roles.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities such as reading stories, playing games and helping children with art projects.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring playgrounds and classrooms during recesses and other times when students were unsupervised.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Improved children's self-esteem with supportive care and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr John Horn High School
Mesquite, TX06-2023
AAT - Associates in Arts And Teaching
Dallas College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Office management
- Staff training
- Scheduling coordination
- Team bonding
- Training and coaching
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Employee training
- Scheduling and calendar management
Timeline
Office Manager
Handprints Academy
08.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Handprints Academy
08.2023 - Current
Daycare Volunteer
Handprints Academy
05.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Dr John Horn High School
AAT - Associates in Arts And Teaching
Dallas College