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Arnita D. Clemons

Lansdowne,USA

Summary

Experienced in organizational and communication skills gained through academic pursuits, seeking to transition into a new field. Proficient in multitasking, record keeping, and providing support to staff and students. Excited to apply these transferable skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment to make a meaningful contribution and thrive.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Howard County Public Schools
Ellicott City, MD
01.2022 - Current
  • Performs general secretarial tasks including, but not limited to, Typing
  • Maintaining records, logs, and databases
  • Makes photocopies, files, distributes mail, etc
  • Answers telephone communications and record messages
  • Operates computer and other office equipment
  • Assists with the registration of new students
  • Setting up student’s schedule
  • Communicates in a positive and effective manner with staff, students, parents and/or visitors
  • Operates various types of office machines for reproduction, copying and collating for teachers and staff
  • Answers the telephones, takes written and oral messages, and gives information within the scope of assigned responsibilities
  • Maintains files and records in an appropriate manner
  • Compliance with established procedures, Manage front office procedures and operations
  • Manage Frontline/Workday for staff absences and leave
  • Ordering supplies for the school
  • Prepare salary vouchers for employees, Compose letters and reports
  • Maintain student files that include confidential information
  • HCPSS Parent Connect Point of Contact, Provide
  • Guidance on financial and field trip policies and procedures, Manage school’s
  • Event Management (EMS) System, Print, scan, and fax using various office machines

Summer School Secretary

Howard County Public Schools
Ellicott City, MD
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Performs general secretarial tasks including, but not limited to typing
  • Maintaining records, logs, and databases
  • Makes photocopies, files, distributes mail, etc
  • Answers telephone communications and record messages
  • Operates computer and other office equipment
  • Communicates in a positive and effective manner with staff, students, parents and/or visitors
  • Operates various types of office machines for reproduction, copying and collating for teachers and staff
  • Answers the telephones, takes written and oral messages, and gives information within the scope of assigned responsibilities
  • Maintains files and records in an appropriate manner

operations

  • Prepare salary vouchers for employees, Compose letters and reports
  • Maintain student files that include confidential information
  • Supported administrators in scheduling meetings and events, ensuring smooth Summer School operations.
  • Maintained accurate attendance records, reporting any discrepancies or concerns to administrators for timely resolution.

Para Educator

Howard County Public Schools
Clarksville, MD
01.2005 - 09.2022
  • Typing letters
  • Assistant teachers with the children
  • Compiles and maintains student data
  • Providing one-on help to children that need extra help
  • Planning for field trips and special events for the children
  • Operates computer and other office equipment
  • Prepares curricular materials for teachers
  • Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.

Substitute Teachers’ Secretary (Summer)

Howard County Public Schools
Clarksville, MD
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Performs general secretarial tasks including making photocopies, files, distributing mail, etc
  • Answers telephone communications and record messages
  • Operates computer and other office equipment
  • Assists with the registration of new students

Preschool Teacher

Knowledge Corporation
Laurel, MD
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Responsible for the supervision and teaching of children
  • Plan and prepare materials needed for class projects

Proprietor

Arnita’s Pea in a Pod Day Care Center
Laurel, MD
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Planned and implemented daycare program for children between the ages of six weeks to5 years old
  • Designed daily and weekly lesson plans for the children to meet the goals of the center and of the children’s individual needs

Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Laurel, MD
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for the supervision and teaching of children who were assigned
  • Planned and prepared patterns and materials needed for teaching projects
  • Planned and prepared bulletin boards monthly using monthly themes
  • Trained and supported employees on the center's policy and procedures
  • Attended staff meetings, workshops, and conferences

Preschool Teacher

KinderCare Learning Center
Laurel, MD
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Responsible for the supervision and teaching of children
  • Aided children on overcoming difficulties such as shyness and discipline problems
  • Completed reports and forms based on the children’s daily activities
  • Responsible for duties assigned by the director of the center

Teacher

Montpelier Elementary School
Laurel, MD
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Assisted children with tutoring, homework, studying for tests and any other school related activity in the before and after care program

Microfilm Clerk

Octo
Laurel, MD
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Prepared, scanned, and microfilmed government documents
  • Data Entry

Education

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

University of Phoenix
01.2025

Medical Billing Program - undefined

Prince George’s Community College
Laurel, MD
01.2006

High School Diploma - undefined

Laurel High School
Laurel, MD
01.1990

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook Windows10, and many office machines
  • Detail Oriented, Customer service, Event Planning, Data Collection and Analysis, Client & Staff Training, Case Management, Professional Presentations, Customer and Vendor Relationship Management
  • Advanced user in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook), Synergy Student Database, Canvas, Hoonuit, School Messenger, Workday, Frontline, and Google Docs

Timeline

Summer School Secretary

Howard County Public Schools
07.2024 - 07.2024

Howard County Public Schools
01.2022 - Current

Substitute Teachers’ Secretary (Summer)

Howard County Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2015

Para Educator

Howard County Public Schools
01.2005 - 09.2022

Preschool Teacher

Knowledge Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2005

Proprietor

Arnita’s Pea in a Pod Day Care Center
01.2000 - 01.2004

Preschool Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.1997 - 01.2000

Preschool Teacher

KinderCare Learning Center
01.1994 - 01.1997

Teacher

Montpelier Elementary School
01.1992 - 01.1994

Microfilm Clerk

Octo
01.1990 - 01.1992

Medical Billing Program - undefined

Prince George’s Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Laurel High School

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Arnita D. Clemons