Bridget Coffey
Rudyard,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Able to take direction and have a precise and clear understanding of job expectations. Motivated to learn, grow and excel at job. Dedicated professional with history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
EUPISD/Rudyard Area Center
Rudyard, Michigan
08.2020 - Current
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Senior Celebration Coordinator
Rudyard Area Schools
Rudyard , Michigan
09.2009 - 06.2019
- Produced reports, letters, and proposals to businesses and administration.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Enhanced recordkeeping and documentation approaches to improve tracking of key fundraisers, student sales and business donation records.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up meetings.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Raised approximately $10,000-15,000in funds during year.
- Created strategic plans with measurable goals to develop funding for annual events.
- Counted, balanced and reconciled cash and credit card payments and proper cash-handling procedures.
Paraprofessional
Rudyard Area Schools
Rudyard , Michigan
07.2007 - 06.2013
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Discipline Coordinator/Responsiple Thinking Class
Rudyard Area Schools
Rudyard, Michigan
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Studied assessment information covering students, to collaborate with teachers, principals and parents to formulate improvement plans to optimize student classroom time.
- Developed partnerships with parents and students to increase support and share resources.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johannesburg-Lewiston High School
Johannesburg, MI 09.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
Organizing and Distributing Materials
Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Communicating with Parents and Teachers
School Policy and Rules Enforcement
Organizational and Planning Skills
Flexible Work Schedule
Positive Attitude and Energetic
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
First Aid and CPR
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Google Workspace
Timeline
Paraprofessional
EUPISD/Rudyard Area Center
08.2020 - Current
Senior Celebration Coordinator
Rudyard Area Schools
09.2009 - 06.2019
Discipline Coordinator/Responsiple Thinking Class
Rudyard Area Schools
08.2007 - 08.2008
Paraprofessional
Rudyard Area Schools
07.2007 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Johannesburg-Lewiston High School
09.1986 - 05.1990