Dawn Pool
Elizabethtown,IL
Summary
Reliable professional with a strong work ethic and ability to work alone or with others. Excellent communication skills and experience in diverse environments. Dedicated to completing work on a timely basis and going above and beyond with each activity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Various Schools - ROE 20 & 21
08.2023 - Current
- Repeatedly requested by teachers and coordinators based on referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized and cleaned classroom after daily use for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Full-time Staff Accountant
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored and served as backup to accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Assisted in annual audit processes to establish accurate financial records.
Part-time Staff Account
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in system.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Adjunct Instructor
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication regarding academic progress.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Integrated current events and into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
06.2006 - 12.2010
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure accurate application of payments, credits, and adjustments to client accounts.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Job Shadowing - Human Resources
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Provided support during organizational restructuring efforts.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Education
MBA -
Franklin University
Columbus, OhioBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Franklin University
Columbus, OhioAssociate of Science -
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, ILSkills
- Scheduling/Time Management
- Organization/Attention to Detail
- Computer/Office Equipment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Dependable and Responsible
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- IL Substitute Teacher License #2603238
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Various Schools - ROE 20 & 21
08.2023 - Current
Full-time Staff Accountant
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
08.2014 - 05.2020
Part-time Staff Account
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
01.2011 - 08.2014
Adjunct Instructor
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
08.2009 - 05.2013
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
06.2006 - 12.2010
Job Shadowing - Human Resources
Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
10.2005 - 05.2006
MBA -
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Franklin University
Associate of Science -
Southeastern Illinois College