Instructional Assistant
Lexington School District Four
07 2021 - 01 2024
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Christina Clayton
Swansea,SC
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Lexington School District Four
Instructional Assistant
07 2021 - 01 2024
Job overview
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Prepared visual aids for lessons, enriching learning experience.
- Managed classroom behavior, creating conducive environment for learning.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Conducted educational assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Enhanced student engagement by creating interactive learning activities.
- Facilitated small group sessions, reinforcing lesson content for better comprehension.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback that contributed to improvement in academic performance.
- Provided extra support to students with special needs, facilitating their inclusion in mainstream education.
- Assisted students in understanding difficult concepts, leading to improved test scores.
- Maintained safe and organized classroom environment, enabling efficient learning.
- Encouraged critical thinking through use of problem-solving activities in classroom.
The FITTS Company
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
05 2019 - 06 2021
Job overview
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
- Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
- Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
- Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors leading to improved contract terms resulting in cost savings for the company.
- Handled payroll processing tasks accurately while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines for timely payments.
- Improved team communication and collaboration through coordination of weekly meetings and distribution of agendas.
- Supported strategic planning sessions, providing logistical support and compiling necessary background materials.
- Supported HR activities, facilitating hiring process by scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
- Contributed to development of internal policies and procedures, enhancing organizational effectiveness and compliance.
- Enhanced executive productivity by managing email correspondence and prioritizing critical issues.
- Enhanced executive decision-making with comprehensive research and detailed reporting.
- Facilitated onboarding of new employees, ensuring smooth transition into company culture and workflow.
- Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in more effective project coordination and execution.
- Enabled timely project completion by coordinating resources and timelines across multiple departments.
- Negotiated with vendors for cost savings, securing high-quality services at reduced rates.
- Fostered positive work environment, organizing team-building activities and events.
- Contributed to budget management by tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
Lexington County Magistrate Office
Magistrate Clerk
01 2008 - 05 2013
Job overview
- Managed jury selection process, ensuring unbiased panels for fair trials.
- Collaborated with court staff, attorneys, and other stakeholders to improve overall court operations.
- Advised litigants on procedural requirements for filing petitions, motions, or other documents in court proceedings.
- Implemented alternative sentencing options when appropriate to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates among offenders.
- Developed expertise in specialized areas of law such as criminal, and civil litigation matters.
- Enhanced court efficiency by streamlining case management processes and implementing organizational improvements.
- Mentored new magistrates by sharing insights on effective case management strategies and best practices for decision making.
- Issued warrants for search, arrest, or detention based on probable cause findings.
- Applied legal knowledge to analyze complex issues, resulting in well-reasoned decisions and judgments.
- Conducted settlement conferences to encourage parties to resolve disputes amicably and efficiently.
- Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.
- Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings and inform public of new legal precedent arising from case.
- Met with litigants' legal counsel to discuss and decide on objections, pretrial motions, discovery issues and evidence.
- Assisted in jury selection and provided instruction and guidance to jurors during proceedings.
- Oversaw court proceedings to provide guidance to jurors and support compliance with rules of Civil and Criminal procedure from attorneys and litigants.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
- Enhanced team morale, organizing staff events and fostering positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by conducting regular audits of office procedures.
- Boosted departmental collaboration by coordinating schedules and facilitating communication between each party.
- Increased accuracy in financial reporting by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing process enhancements.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Utilized office management software to record and track case load.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with county policies through effective coordination of office activities.
Education
Southern Wesleyan University , Columbia, SC
Bachelor from Business
05.2014
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
The FITTS Company
05 2019 - 06 2021
Magistrate Clerk
Lexington County Magistrate Office
01 2008 - 05 2013
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor from Business
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Office management
- Recordkeeping
- Employee timesheet processing
- Accounting familiarity
- Spreadsheet management
- Business correspondence
- Expense reporting
- Organization and Time Management
- Data Entry
- Dependable and Responsible
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
- Dispute Resolution
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