Dorothy Meck
Croydon,PA
Summary
I spent 43 years teaching grades 4 to 8th grades. This was in both departmental and self contained classrooms
In addition becoming computer literate on Microsoft suite was a high priority. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point etc...
In the summer I would Utilize skills on the computer as the secretary for the principal, Sr. Rosalia Federici SSND. Sister Rosalia would be happy to write a Letter of Recommendation. Experience included being a receptionist, and directing calls to the appropriate person. I also would create spreadsheets for the Lunch program, making a class list of the students for the classes, and also using making copies whenever necessary. In addition to this scanning important papers and faxed paperwork when necessary.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
St. Peter The Apostle School
Philadelphia, PA
09.1979 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Making use of computers with Google Classroom and use websites and videos.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Classes were from as small as 14 and as large as 36 students
Secretary to the Principal
St. Peter The Apostle School
Philadelphia, PA
06.2015 - 07.2021
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Helped parents fill out paperwork for financial aid.
- Work with principal in awarding scholarships to deserving students from Children Scholarship Fund and Blocks.
- At end of July a new principal took over and wanted a full time secretary. I would only be secretary during the summer months.
Cashier
SEARS
Langhorne, PA
04.2008 - 05.2015
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped 50 to 75 customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Encouraging customers to apply for Credit Cards at least 3 to 5 credit cards were opened during each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Economics, Secondary Education
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05.1976
Skills
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
- Student-centered learning
- Testing and grading
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student records management
- Student engagement
- Elementary education
- SMART Board aptitude
Certification
I have Teacher certification
Received a certificate from the Archdiocese for Computer usage in the classroom
Timeline
Secretary to the Principal
St. Peter The Apostle School
06.2015 - 07.2021
Cashier
SEARS
04.2008 - 05.2015
Teacher
St. Peter The Apostle School
09.1979 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Economics, Secondary Education
Holy Family University
I have Teacher certification
Received a certificate from the Archdiocese for Computer usage in the classroom
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