Dorothy Horsch
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Proactive PreK Aide and Staff Secretary with extensive experience in classroom support, customer service, and office management. Proven success in preparing educational materials, ensuring smooth lesson transitions, and managing cash transactions and schedules. Bringing strong organizational abilities, time management skills, and a passion for supporting children's development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK Aide
Jackson Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Aided teacher with group activities and lessons.
- Prepared materials for daily activities, ensuring a smooth transition between lessons and minimizing downtime in the classroom.
- Every morning we had the children practice writing their names and recognizing the letters in their name.
- Assisted children during meal times, teaching proper table manners and reinforcing healthy eating habits.
- Observed children closely during free play time, identifying potential developmental concerns or areas requiring additional support from teachers or specialists.
- Cleaned teaching area and toys to keep free of bacteria and made the solution required for pre K students.
Cashier
Target
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
SPED Aide
Holmes Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
Staff Secretary
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
11.1993 - 02.2014
- Streamlined calendar management for staff, proactively avoiding scheduling conflicts and ensuring punctual attendance at all appointments.
- Elevated the quality of written communications by proofreading documents thoroughly before final submission or distribution.
- Played a role in hiring processes through resume screening, interview coordination, and reference checks for potential candidates.
- Maintained a professional and welcoming atmosphere in the office by managing reception duties, including greeting visitors and directing phone calls.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining document management and implementing organized filing systems.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Responsible for background checks.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA03.1992
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Customer Service
- Work Ethic and Integrity
- Time management skills
- Cash Handling
- Written and verbal communication
- Organizational abilities
- Meeting Coordination
- Filing systems
- Office Management
- Maintaining Schedules
- Document Preparation
- Calendar Management
- Proofreading
Timeline
PreK Aide
Jackson Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2024
Cashier
Target
10.2019 - 01.2021
SPED Aide
Holmes Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2019
Staff Secretary
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
11.1993 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southwestern Community College
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