Catherine Hansen
Gardner,KS
Summary
Experienced accounting professional with a strong background in accounting operations, ready to drive efficiencies and optimize financial processes. Proficient in financial analysis, reconciliations, and compliance, prioritizing team collaboration and achieving results. A reliable and adaptable individual, capable of flexing with changing needs to ensure accuracy and timeliness in all tasks. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving abilities, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Specialist, Small Business Certified
H&R Block
01.2019 - Current
- Provides advice on financial and tax matters and displays in-depth knowledge of the regulations, laws and acts that govern the process
- Promotes attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills with clients, tax authorities and workplace staff
- IRS Certified Acceptance Agent Trained
- Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
- Reduced audit risks by conducting thorough research on complex tax issues and providing accurate guidance to clients.
- Computed tax depreciation rates on business assets like technology and vehicles.
- Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting gig activities to offer expert advice and accurately prepare submissions.
- Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
Mathematics Teacher, grades 7-8
Missouri Virtual Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and taught units on exponents, polynomials and factoring, quadratic equations and functions, radical expressions and equations, rational expressions and functions, geometry and statistics
- Created worksheets, assessments, hand-outs, escape rooms and games.
- Modified lessons and learning activities for students with special needs and for English language learners
- Integrated technology to enhance lessons and student engagement and as a means to adapt lessons to student learning styles
- Maintained classroom and behavior management for up to 400 students during six blocks of instruction
- Participated in professional development, interdepartmental team and departmental collaboration
- Conducted parent teacher conferences and corresponded with parents and students
- Assisted in extracurricular club activities and field trips
- Consistently received positive evaluations from supervisors based on observation of instructional practices and impact on student learning.
Alternative High School Teacher, grades 7 to 12
Paola High School USD #368
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Excellent ability to identify student educational needs and adapt and modify lessons to meet those needs while maintaining rigor and engagement of higher order thinking
- Understanding of the purpose and concepts of the alternative education classroom
- Communicate in a positive and effective manner with parents, students and administration
- Understanding of teaching and techniques with child development and trauma informed principles in mind
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
Bookkeeper
GLC Restaurants, Inc.
08.1992 - 08.1994
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Ottawa University
Ottawa, Kansas01.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Purchase order management
- Accounts payable
- Data analytics
- Expense tracking
- Financial planning
- Journal entries
- Month end close
- Inventory accounting
- Accounts receivable
Desired Salary Range
$75,000-$85,000 per year
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher, grades 7-8
Missouri Virtual Academy
08.2021 - Current
Senior Tax Specialist, Small Business Certified
H&R Block
01.2019 - Current
Alternative High School Teacher, grades 7 to 12
Paola High School USD #368
08.2017 - 08.2021
Bookkeeper
GLC Restaurants, Inc.
08.1992 - 08.1994
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Ottawa University
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