Dedicated and adaptable people person with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. An organized and motivated individual with a passion for early childhood education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Norfolk Iron & Metal
Norfolk, NE
07.2024 - Current
Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via UPS, FedEx or postal service.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule, and deadlines were met.
Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion, according to the established protocol.
Greeted visitors in a professional, friendly manner, responding to inquiries, and directing them to appropriate personnel.
Facilitated communication between different departments within the facility.
Coordinated communications, incoming calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
Handled inventory, including ordering supplies, stocking products, and conducting regular inventory checks.
Created healthy relationships with coworkers and management.
Library/Media Paraprofessional
Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk, NE
08.2023 - 06.2025
Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Responsible for maintaining building, technology devices and book inventory.
Performed clerical tasks and regular use of office equipment.
Preschool Teacher
Wesley Center
Norfolk, NE
12.2011 - 07.2023
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters, etc…
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Controlled classroom environments
Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for preschool-age children.
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Observed children to record their development.
Completed daily cleaning and disinfection to maintain a safe, clean space.