Amanda Cawthon
Weatherford,Tx
Summary
Professional office support specialist with extensive experience in administrative functions and office management. Known for reliability and adapting to dynamic work environments. Excellent organizational abilities and collaborative mindset ensure seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Aledo Independent School District
Aledo, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Organized and maintained office files and records to promote efficient information retrieval and management.
- Coordinated communication between staff, parents, and community members to foster collaborative relationships.
- Developed and implemented scheduling systems to optimize the use of shared resources across departments.
- Managed correspondence, including emails and phone calls, maintaining a professional demeanor in all interactions.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes to ensure clarity in discussions and follow-up actions.
- Oversaw inventory management of office supplies, ensuring availability while reducing excess expenditure on resources.
- Assisted with event planning for school activities, enhancing community engagement through organized participation opportunities.
- Maintained compliance with district policies by reviewing documentation for accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Assistant Director, Childcare Programs
Little Texas Stars
Weatherford, Tx
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Met all policies and legal requirements by interviewing, hiring, and training qualified staff members.
- Developed daily schedules and routines to promote a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
- Remained up-to-date on childcare standards and procedures by completing ongoing training and courses.
- Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs.
- Regularly reviewed educational activities and policies to identify opportunities for improvements.
- Trained and continuously monitored primary and supplemental staff at the school.
- Established clear educational goals and standards to keep program at consistent quality level.
- Approved or denied teacher's instructional choices and managed the content of different activities.
- Conferred with parents and the teaching staff to address problems with student behavior and learning.
- Upheld the center's reputation while following all state and licensing guidelines and requirements.
Preschool Teacher
Brock Christian Learning Center
Brock, Tx
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to meet needs of children.
- Planned, organized, and implemented programs for preschoolers.
- Changed children's clothes and tended to injuries, illnesses, and toileting needs.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences on children's school adjustment, academic progress, and classroom behavior.
- Worked closely with struggling students to improve learning, eating habits and personal hygiene.
- Maintained positive and encouraging learning environment with use of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational conferences, trainings, workshops, and courses.
- Attended staff meetings.
- Provided training and work direction to instructional assistants and volunteers.
Preschool Teacher
Faith Academy
Brock, Tx
10.2013 - 08.2017
- Maintained positive and encouraging learning environment with use of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated wide range of activities and field trip opportunities to broaden horizons of each child.
- Organized classroom spaces with multiple stations to engage the students in different ways while boosting learning.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences on children's school adjustment, academic progress, and classroom behavior.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational conferences, trainings, workshops, and courses.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to meet needs of children.
Cashier
Lockheed Martin Aero Cafe
White Settlement, TX
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Verified prices and calculated totals using scanners and point of sale (POS) systems.
- Collected payment for customer purchases.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the start of each shift and balanced drawer at the end of each shift.
- Ordered, stocked, and rotated departments.
- Adhered to all cash handling policies and procedures.
- Maintained merchandise displays, including endcaps, floor displays, and aisles.
Preschool Teacher
Guardian Angel Preschool
Euless, TX
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Supervised children in all activities.
- Observed and redirected behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned, organized, and implemented programs for preschoolers.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences on children's school adjustment, academic progress, and classroom behavior.
- Provided training and work direction to instructional assistants and volunteers.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational conferences, trainings, workshops, and courses.
- Ensured availability of classroom supplies, reordering as needed.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to meet needs of children.
- Taught children how to be good students and citizens by setting ambitious expectations.
Education
No Degree -
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TXNo Degree -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Office administration
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- File organization
- Critical thinking
- Deadline oriented
- Invoice processing
- Event coordination
- Purchase orders organization
- Employee timesheet processing
- Scheduling and calendar management
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Aledo Independent School District
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Director, Childcare Programs
Little Texas Stars
10.2019 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher
Brock Christian Learning Center
08.2017 - 08.2019
Preschool Teacher
Faith Academy
10.2013 - 08.2017
Cashier
Lockheed Martin Aero Cafe
07.2010 - 08.2012
Preschool Teacher
Guardian Angel Preschool
04.2008 - 06.2010
No Degree -
Weatherford College
No Degree -
Western Governors University