Angela Larks
Harrisburg School District
Harrisburg,PA
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Enthusiastic professional with experience in educational support roles. Known for excellent verbal and written communication, cultural sensitivity, and a strong work ethic, contributing to positive classroom dynamics and effective faculty collaboration.
Work History
Instructional Aide
9 Months- Implemented individualized support plans for students with diverse needs.
- Supported students in daily activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce academic concepts and skills.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment promoting student engagement.
- Participated in training sessions to develop instructional strategies and techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, aiding teachers in making informed instructional decisions.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the classroom, ensuring all students felt supported and valued during instruction.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning tools into lessons.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve instructional techniques.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Taught courses under the guidance of senior instructors.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Administrative Assistant
18 Years 2 Months- Coordinated office operations and maintained efficient scheduling for departmental meetings and events.
- Facilitated communication between faculty, staff, and students to enhance departmental collaboration.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and processed procurement requests to ensure resource availability.
- Developed and implemented improved filing systems for enhanced document retrieval and organization.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- 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.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, organizing meetings to discuss project progress and align objectives.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on a daily basis.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Skills
Faculty Support
Interpersonal communication
Computer proficiency
Verbal and written communication
Instructional strategies
Cultural sensitivity
Multitasking Abilities
Classroom resource management
Dependability
Friendly and outgoing
Certification
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification 11-5-2025
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check 10-28-2025
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Harrisburg School District
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Administrative Assistant
Penn State University
04.2006 - 06.2024Read More
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science from Communications
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