April Falkner
Mondovi,WI
Summary
Adaptable and initiative-driven professional leveraging a unique blend of educational expertise and administrative acumen to optimize operational efficiency. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence, confidentiality, and professionalism. Exhibits strong organizational skills while ensuring meticulous attention to detail in document preparation, correspondence, and database management. Possesses robust interpersonal and communication skills to effectively support internal teams, projects, and activities, with proficiency in multitasking across various systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Administrative Assistant
BNT Financial Services, Inc.
01.2000 - Current
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation, and disbursements.
- Supported the accounting manager in various ad-hoc projects including financial analysis, budget preparation, and software implementation to enhance overall department performance.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes.
- Facilitated payroll processing by collecting employee hours worked, verifying rate changes, conducting audits for accuracy, and submitting timely adjustments when necessary.
Reading Interventionist, Teacher
Mondovi School District
08.2019 - Current
- Deliver instruction in adherence with assigned curriculum while providing differentiated instruction to address student needs and enhance engagement
- Lead improvements in the quality of learning and teaching by providing guidance to school administrators and support staff on appropriate teaching and learning methods that engage students
- Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to formulate and develop intervention plans aligned with classroom reading objectives, tailoring them to the unique needs of each identified at-risk student or small group of students
- Regularly assess and monitor student progress and responsiveness to planned programs of instruction, making real-time adjustments as necessary to optimize student achievement and ensure alignment with grade-level proficiency goals
- Communicate weekly progress and response of at-risk students to intervention program, articulating advancements and achievements to ensure transparency and facilitate informed decision-making for ongoing adjustments.
Reading Interventionist, Teacher
Gilmanton School District
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Supported, supplemented, and extended classroom teaching, collaborating effectively to implement a research-based, high-quality reading program tailored to meet the diverse needs of students
- Collaborated with teachers to meticulously plan and execute engaging instruction aimed at fostering reading fluency and comprehension across all content areas
- Participated in planning sessions to identify students requiring differentiated instruction, recommend accommodations, and propose appropriate lesson structures to support students in need of intensive intervention
- Conducted, organized, and analyzed ongoing assessments of student performance utilizing a variety of assessment tools, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of individual progress
- Maintained consistent and effective communication with instructional teams and parents to collaborate on instructional methods and obtain feedback to drive practice.
Teacher
Strum Primary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Created engaging and differentiated standards-based lesson plans for multi-level learners to showcase student work and encourage student discussion and collaboration
- Organized resources for presentations and lessons, providing student instruction in a personalized manner to facilitate educational development
- Analyzed and interpreted student data to plan meaningful whole group, small group, and individual instructional lessons that met students on their level to better support mastery of curriculum
- Performed collaboratively with staff and parents to design, deliver, and manage learning experiences for all learners and advocate for student's academic success, emotional needs, and social-emotional skills
- Developed subject matter and lesson topics aligned with district and state standards, monitoring individual progress and collecting data to guide informed decision-making for student success.
Teacher
Independence Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Created a rich learning environment for small and large groups of students that promoted academic excellence, inspired intellectual curiosity, emphasized individualized education, and instilled a genuine passion for learning
- Guided the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives and employing a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the needs and capabilities of each student
- Facilitated activities and projects that incorporated communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and current events while in alignment with course objectives
- Applied emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner to support students in implementing good learning and study practices
- Employed data-driven assessment tools to monitor student progress, enabling timely interventions and adjustments to support strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Science in Reading & Literacy -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Early Childhood
Winona State University
Skills
- Program Management & Implementation
- Administrative & Accounting Support
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Calendar Management
- Customer Service
- Document Preparation
- Database Management
- Process Improvement
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Accounting Software Proficiency
Certification
- Mentor, College Bound Pipeline Empowerment Program
- Wisconsin Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)
- Wisconsin Professional Educator License – Early Childhood through Middle Childhood
- Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test
- Wisconsin Professional License – Reading Teacher (316)
- Praxis I & II
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Collaborating Teacher Course, UWEC (ES743)
Timeline
Reading Interventionist, Teacher
Mondovi School District
08.2019 - Current
Reading Interventionist, Teacher
Gilmanton School District
08.2015 - 06.2019
Teacher
Strum Primary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher
Independence Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Accounting Administrative Assistant
BNT Financial Services, Inc.
01.2000 - Current
Master of Science in Reading & Literacy -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Early Childhood
Winona State University