Carolyn Hunerdosse
Norwalk,IA
Summary
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in administrative support and education. Skilled in client communication and relationship building, contributing to effective teamwork and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Financial Care Professionals
West Des Moines, Iowa
2023.07 - Current
- Scheduled appointments and managed messages for leadership to ensure effective communication
- Responded to incoming calls and clients promptly
- Created and organized client accounts in portal system
- Gathered and structured client tax return documents for streamlined processing
- Scanned, organized and uploaded tax documents
- Processed and compilated tax returns
Elementary Teacher
West Des Moines Community Schools
West Des Moines, Iowa
1991.08 - 2023.06
- Classroom Teacher for 3rd, 5th, & 6th grades multi-diverse classrooms
- Reading Specialist for 13 years with continued Reading Recovery training
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate and enhance student progress and understanding.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Established positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, administrators, counselors, and specialists.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, enhancing student learning and growth.
- Oversaw training and mentoring of 15 student teachers, improving their instructional skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Viterbo
La Crosse, WI2011-06
Reading Endorsement - Education
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA1999-07
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kansas University
Lawrence, KS1989-05
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
West Des Moines, IA1984-05
Skills
- Client communication and team management
- Relationship building and conflict resolution
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Document organization and data entry
- Empathy and optimism
- Dedicated professional
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Financial Care Professionals
2023.07 - Current
Elementary Teacher
West Des Moines Community Schools
1991.08 - 2023.06
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Viterbo
Reading Endorsement - Education
Upper Iowa University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Kansas University
High School Diploma -
Valley High School