Brenna Ellis
Coweta County Schools
Senoia,GA
26
years of professional experience
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Diligent receptionist with solid background in managing front desk operations and ensuring smooth visitor experiences. Successfully handled high-volume call management and appointment scheduling, contributing to efficient office operations. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills to foster welcoming environment.
Work History
Paraprofessional
3 Years 7 Months- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Professional Photographer
10 Years 2 Months- Enhanced business operations by utilizing successful marketing and outreach strategies to bring in clients and increase revenue.
- Developed long and short-term business needs
- Trained and motivated assistants to perform daily business functions.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients, businesses, organizations, and contacts.
- Designed individualized Sessions out of goals set by each individual family
- Mentored and taught photography and editing in group classes and one on one workshops.
Receptionist
2 Months- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated communication between clients and staff, enhancing service delivery and response times.
- Maintained organized filing systems for client records, improving accessibility and data management.
- Assisted in handling multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments promptly.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, increasing overall efficiency of front desk operations.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Substitute Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
After School Program Aide
2 Years- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
First Assistant Manager
9 Months- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
Preschool Coordinator
3 Years 7 Months- Backed up staff by assisting with difficult behavioral situations.
- Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Education
- English Literature And History
- Communications And Media Studies
High School Diploma
Skills
Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Activity Planning
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Organization skills
Telephone skills
Data entry
Scheduling
Greeting and seating clients
Office administration
Behavior Management
Classroom Management
Human Resources Operations
Instructional Leadership
Parental Interaction
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Coweta County Schools
10.2019 - 05.2023Read More
Receptionist
Leuder Larken and Hunter LLC
06.2019 - 08.2019Read More
Professional Photographer
Self, Brenna B Photography
06.2009 - 08.2019Read More
Substitute Teacher
Clayton County Schools
11.2006 - 08.2008Read More
After School Program Aide
Fayette County Board Of Education
05.2004 - 05.2006Read More
First Assistant Manager
Claire's Stores
05.2003 - 02.2004Read More
Preschool Coordinator
New Hope Baptist Church
08.1997 - 03.2001Read More
Gordon State College
from English Literature And History
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Clayton State University
from Communications And Media Studies
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Jonesboro High School
High School Diploma
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