CARRIE TENKEL

As the Pupil Accounting & Student Data Coordinator, I am responsible for the oversight of pupil membership accounting for purposes of state funding, coordination of student enrollment services available across the district, and supervision and training of such information to building-level administrative assistants.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for pupil accounting functions across the district, including data management, records maintenance, reporting, and audits.
• Provides guidance and support to building-level student enrollment and data management processes into student information system (SIS).
• Develops and maintains expertise in reporting requirements and policies for pupil membership.
• Facilitates and coordinates compilation and submission of district pupil accounting reports and any cyclical audits.
• Supervises student record data entry into SIS.
• Establishes, supervises and implements student record data maintenance coding in accordance with state regulations and local district policies.
• Serves as liaison between district and the Intermediate School District for pupil accounting reporting, including special education membership records, and auditing purposes.
• Maintains shared-time (partner programs) student information to meet funding, attendance, grade reporting, and transportation requirements.
• Provides pupil accounting expertise during exploration and implementation of student services offered by district.
• Works in conjunction with other department supervisors to develop, implement, and monitor training opportunities for building-level administrative assistants.
• Supervises the pupil accounting work of elementary administrative assistants during the summer months to ensure work is completed consistent with district expectations.
• Generates preliminary enrollment projections for district resource allocation.
• Provides guidance regarding reporting of schools of choice and open enrollment.
• Monitors homebound and home based services between schools, teachers and families.
• Attends and participates in pupil accounting training and seminars.
• Takes initiative to recommend changes to improve efficiency and to increase use of technology.
• Provides general district information as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
• Launched peer mentorship programs that fostered positive relationships between upperclassmen leaders and incoming freshmen, contributing to enhanced campus engagement.
• Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
• Streamlined processes within department, improving efficiency and allowing staff to focus on direct student support tasks.
• Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
• Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Spearheaded outreach initiatives targeting underserved populations to increase access to essential support programs and resources.
• Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
• Facilitated professional development workshops for staff focusing on best practices in student support services delivery.
• Provided ongoing training opportunities for staff members to stay current with evolving trends in higher education support services.
• Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
• Implemented effective communication channels between student support services, faculty, and administration to better serve diverse needs of students.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for students
• Implemented effective communication channels between student support services, faculty, and administration to better serve the diverse needs of students
• Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education

• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
• Served as a member of the administrative cabinet
• Member of district School Improvement Committee
• Presented professional development on both district and building level
• IXL Coordinator/Manager for two elementary schools as well as the Middle School
• Compass Coordinator/Manager for the district.

• Increased interpersonal communication skills and product knowledge to cultivate customer relationships
• Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness
• Liaised with customers and management team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
• Managed a caseload of 70 school districts across the nation to create and implement educational tools
• Developed and presented a variety of professional development opportunities for a multitude of districts
• Spoke at three national conferences on behalf of School Improvement Network in regards to Student Centered Learning as well as the utilization of online learning tools in support
• Assist school districts create and execute their implementation plan for School Improvement Network resources
• Assist school districts with aligning their strategic plans with School Improvement Network resources
• Develop, create, maintain, and facilitate Edivate implementation Group for supported schools and school districts
• Monitor school district implementation plans and provide proactive support with said plans
• Provide collaborative professional learning opportunities for school districts
• Provide professional development suggestions and solutions for school districts.

• Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies - Positive Behavior Intervention
• Model lessons when appropriate
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building goals
• Provide administrative support when appropriate/necessary
• Input content/mateirals into BUZZ platform
• Provide support to staff on BUZZ, PD360 and OBS360
• Create and implement professional development for all staff (New Teacher Training - District Wide)
• Represented the E.A.A
• At two national conferences
• Provide support in the area of Student Centered Learning, Project Based Learning.

• Taught 6th - 8th grade Reading/Writing
• Complied with the Common Core Standards/Alignment of curriculum
• Implemented Student of The Month Program
• Member of the Culture and Climate Committee.

• Supervised team of 5 teachers who provided service to at-risk students
• Created weekly report indicating achievements/deficits of students in the program
• Created report for the yearly audit.

• Life Skills: Employed a variety of current, innovative teaching strategies to inspire and courage student centered learning
• Units were designed to maximize available technology and resources
• One-on-one instruction was provided for those students who were performing below minimum academic achievement levels
• Proactively maintained parent relationships
• English: Taught ninth/tenth grade Language Arts, working with a diverse population of students, including special needs instruction
• Taught and developed individualized instruction based on students needs and academic levels
• School Activities: Served as Chair for the School Improvement Team for South Lake High School
• Created and sponsored the High School Diversity Club which ran successfully for eight years
• Earned Teacher of the Year Award, Peace Maker Award for Macomb County as well as two 212 Awards from South Lake Schools Superintendent, Mrs
• Deborah Thompson
• Assisted in acquisition of Blue Ribbon status for the High School
• Mentor: Served as a professional mentor for probationary teachers.