Amanda Chagnon
Concord,NC
Summary
Organization and dependability and being successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities. Inputting payroll for employees as well as set up meetings and events. I have kept supplies in the office for employees to use. Effective communication and people skills. Enjoy working with and helping people in any way possible. Great computer skills such as Excell, PowerPoint, MS Word, Outlook, and MS Teams. Enjoy going beyond to help people. 20 years customer service experience, ranging from being an Administrative Assistant to owning a daycare working with families and being a Teacher Assistant at the Elementary level. The gap between the in home daycare facility and being a Substitute in Cabarrus County is I had to attend to my son who was born extremely early.
Goal-oriented individual that is caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
W.R. Odell Primary School
01.2022 - Current
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Cabarrus County School
01.2021 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling academically, tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Volunteered at the NICU
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
09.2013 - Current
- Helped parents get through emotions of having children in the NICU, assisted with events for parents, babies, and nurses, worked with March of Dimes and made costumes for babies on Halloween.
- Help Support families who have babies in the NICU.
- Mentor and Support system to moms and dads that need to talk to someone who has similar experiences.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Daycare Provider
In Home Daycare
03.2008 - 11.2011
- Took care of up to 5 children a day, made arts and crafts, kept track of payments and expenses, received an in-home daycare license
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress, behavior, and milestones achieved during daycare hours.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
Administrative Assistant to Claim Manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
09.2005 - 10.2008
- Answered phone calls, organized meetings and trainings, helped with routing phone calls, ordered supplies, input payroll, assisted with miscellaneous projects, received an award
Assistant to General Contractor
Edmond R. LeClair Inc.
04.2003 - 08.2005
- Supervised job site, cleaned houses, ran errands, paid contractors, typed documents and contracts, performed siding, building, and painting
Administrative Assistant to Fitness Director
Sports Club LA
08.2001 - 03.2003
- Managed trainer's time sheets, ensured completion of paperwork, attended department meetings, trained new trainers, assisted with projects, participated in event planning
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Internship Student
Bay State Games
09.1999 - 02.2001
- Provided customer support, arranged sponsors, set up local businesses for donations, ordered uniforms, negotiated with vendors, picked up donations, set up advertising
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
- Aided department heads in organizing events or meetings, showcasing excellent organizational skills beyond regular duties.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles encountered during projects while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new concepts and techniques as required for different assignments within the program.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Endicott College
Beverly, MA05.2001
Skills
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Material Preparation
- Clerical Support
- Adapting to Classroom Needs
- Material Preparation
- De-escalating and Resolving Conflicts
- Adapting to Classroom Needs
- Positive Attitude
- Mentoring students
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
W.R. Odell Primary School
01.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Cabarrus County School
01.2021 - Current
Volunteered at the NICU
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
09.2013 - Current
Daycare Provider
In Home Daycare
03.2008 - 11.2011
Administrative Assistant to Claim Manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
09.2005 - 10.2008
Assistant to General Contractor
Edmond R. LeClair Inc.
04.2003 - 08.2005
Administrative Assistant to Fitness Director
Sports Club LA
08.2001 - 03.2003
Internship Student
Bay State Games
09.1999 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Endicott College
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