Bernadette Brunstedt
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Focused Tax Specialist doing face-to-face and virtual tax interviews with a track record of exceeding expectations. Outstanding performance and expertise in completing thorough and accurate personal and business tax returns. Capable of supervising all documents for tax preparation. Excellent planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as knowledge of current tax regulations and modifications. Performance, customer service, and compliance are all priorities.
Over five years of experience examining annual reports, intangible taxes, and sales taxes. Assisted with financial planning and analysis for clients. Efficient and knowledgeable about local, state, and federal tax law. Developing specific client plans and evaluating financial statements are examples of expertise. Expertise in H&R Block and Turbo Tax software. Hardworking Financial professional with extensive knowledge of applicable compliance standards. Detail-oriented, organized, and with strong communication, customer service, and time management abilities. Advanced knowledge of report generation techniques.
As being a dedicated Special education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Specialist Teacher
Sierra Sands Unified School District
2018.08 - 2023.08
- I have supported both special education students with their accommodations in their general education classes and all students with strategies that complement each student’s learning style
- I can provide individualized support for my students by using reading interventions and strategies
- I can assess and interpret individual student needs and make appropriate referrals
- I can work with students individually or in small groups to support them academically in all subjects, especially ELA and
- Math
- I can plan and deliver effective instruction, care for all students, and make sure they have the appropriate materials to have academic success
- I can establish good working relationships with my co-workers and establish a good rapport with my students by gaining their confidence and trust efficiently
- I can analyze situations and solve problems
- I am efficient at monitoring, assessing, evaluating, and writing progress on my student's annual IEP goals
- I am able to effectively and ethically schedule, and hold annual IEP meetings, amendments, and manifestation determinations in compliance with Special Education laws according to the IDEA
- I successfully collaborate with general education teachers to advocate for my students with IEPs and provide them with strategies to assist my students learning and monitor progress on their IEP goals
- I can write appropriate IEPs by evaluating last year's goals and writing new goals according to each of my student's current needs from the data gathered from parents, teachers, and other specialists, and progress reports compiled
- I assess students with disabilities' learning needs to find the right accommodations for them to gain access to the grade-level curriculum
- I can successfully collaborate with parents, the community, and specialists to find resources that will assist students with disabilities to gain success in other areas of their lives.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Reading Specialist Aide I / Aide II - Para educator
Bakersfield City School District
2014.03 - 2018.06
- Responsibilities include working with both Special Education and General Education classes
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- assisting and supporting the teacher in the classroom by working with students "K - 5" on reading skills in a small group setting
- Measured Students reading proficiency level by performing running records.
- Maneuvered office equipment to make copies of daily materials as needed.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
Tax Professional
H & R Block Tax Services
2015.10 - 2018.05
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
- Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
Education
Master's degree - Teaching
University Massachusetts Global- Online
Palmdale, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Bakersfield, CA06.2015
Diploma - General Studies
Garces
Bakersfield, CA06.1988
Skills
- Skills used
- Organizational skill, showing patience, and persistence in helping students with special needs achieve
- Social and academic success. Working with students and using reading strategies to help students with
- Reading fluency, letter word recognition, and reading comprehension.
- Tax Professional II (Seasonal)
- H & R Block - Bakersfield, CA
- October 2015 to April 2018
- Responsibilities
- Serve the clientele and prepare both personal and corporation taxes
- Skills Used
- Customer service
- Compliance to tax laws
- Ethical value
- Preparing accurate tax returns
- Sales and marketing
- Vice President/Bookkeeper/Assistant
- J E Michael Brunstedt, Inc - Bakersfield, CA
- March 2003 to March 2011
- Compute and classify and record numerical data to keep the financial records complete. Check for
- Accuracy of payable and receivable. Operated computers to input the data to record, store and analyze
- Information. Perform daily functions of checking the mail for checks, reconcile and deposit them into the
- Business bank.
- Proficient on computers and software programs
- Outstanding attention to details
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptionally diligent and hard working
- Aide1/ Teacher's assistant
- Bakersfield city school district - Bakersfield, CA
- April 1991 to April 1999
- Assisted teacher in classroom by grading papers, entering grades into grade book and filing them into the
- Appropriate folder. Made copies of daily assignments as needed. Organized each student’s homework
- Folder
- To be ready to take home. Worked with students individually and in small groups on reading, writing
- And math skills.
- Organizational skill, showing patience, and persistence in helping students achieve academic success.
- Skills
- Quickbooks certified, Microsoft office: excel, word and powerpoint. Also Proficient on computers
- And other software programs, Outstanding attention to details, Excellent interpersonal and
- Communication skills,Exceptionally diligent and hard working, Patient and efficient in job
- Performance
- Experience Working With Students
- Special Needs
- Special Education
- Tax Experience
- Tutoring
- Autism Experience
- Serving
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Children
- Math
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Case Management
- Writing Skills
- Teaching
- Bookkeeping
- Research
- Presentation Skills
- Management
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral Therapy
- Administrative Experience
- Links
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadettebrunstedt
- Certifications and Licenses
- Writing CBEST 6/2019
- Assessments
- High school classroom management — Proficient
- June 2023
- Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students
- Full results: Proficient
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued
- Development in any professional field.
- Community Resource Referral
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Leadership Training
- Competent in Smart Board Technology
- Special Needs Curriculum
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Support
- Educational Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Customer Consulting
- Tax Software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Business Development Understanding
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Process Optimization
- Clerical Support
- Money Handling Abilities
- Filing
- Reading Comprehension
- Customer Data Confidentiality
- CRM Software
- Service-Orientation
- Quality Control Standards
- Finance
- Prepare Returns
- Corporate Partnerships
- Reporting Skill
- Software Program] Proficiency
- Virtual Tax Interviews
- Information Processing
- Internal Revenue Service Correspondence
- IEP Support
- Educational Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Middle School Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Active Listening
- Student Counseling
- MS Office Proficiency
- Post-Secondary Education
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Job Readiness Training
Certification
- Licensed CTEC Tax Preparer since 2015.
- Academic Tutor since 2014
- QuickBooks Proadvisor Certification since 2016
- Resource Specialist since 2018- Completed the CBEST in July 2019
Additional Information
- Looking for Remote work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Resource Specialist Teacher
Sierra Sands Unified School District
2018.08 - 2023.08
Tax Professional
H & R Block Tax Services
2015.10 - 2018.05
Reading Specialist Aide I / Aide II - Para educator
Bakersfield City School District
2014.03 - 2018.06
Master's degree - Teaching
University Massachusetts Global- Online
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Diploma - General Studies
Garces
October 2015 to October 2023
Certificate to prepare taxes in California.
QuickBooks Proadvisor Certification
December 2016 to January 2024
Certified as a Quickbooks Proadvisor
CBEST - completed
July 2019 to Present
Math CBEST- 1/2018
Reading CBEST 4/2018
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