Edith Duarte
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 4+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Team player with excellent communication skills, high quality of work, driven and highly self-motivated. Strong negotiating skills and business acumen and able to work independently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Learning Advocate
Robert. E. Lake Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Maintains open and transparent communication among school staff, students, and parents/guardians to identify and remove barriers impacting attendance and academic performance; delivers timely and tailored interventions.
- Interprets and communicates Clark County School District attendance regulations and compulsory education laws to students and families.
- Suggests effective, culturally sensitive solutions to attendance, behavioral, and academic challenges through one-on-one coaching and family engagement.
- Conducts home visits to address attendance and academic issues and build rapport with hard-to-reach families.
- Provides transportation for students and families in support of school-related needs, such as health emergencies, Operation School Bell, and community-based services.
- Reports suspected child abuse, neglect, health hazards, and substance abuse in alignment with mandatory reporting laws and collaborates with juvenile and child welfare authorities as needed.
- Builds partnerships with local businesses and community agencies to promote and support school initiatives, increasing student access to resources.
- Interfaces regularly with external agencies including Juvenile Court Services, Metro Police Department, and youth employment organizations to verify student enrollment and follow up on referrals.
- Coordinates and supports school-wide events including family nights, student leadership programs, human relations initiatives, and guest speaker engagements to enhance school culture.
- Available to respond to emergencies outside normal work hours; trained in CPR/AED administration and safety procedures.
- Performs all other duties as needed to ensure student well-being and academic success.
Equity Mentor
Deming Public Schools
Deming, NM
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Advised students on educational, career, and social opportunities to promote equitable access to success.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and administrators to connect students with support services.
- Coordinated with Equity Lead Liaison to support McKinney-Vento and Migrant student services.
- Built and maintained relationships with district and community agencies to provide necessary resources for students and families.
- Maintained confidentiality in managing student and family data and safeguarded sensitive records.
Secretary
Deming Intermediate School
Deming, NM
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Supported school operations by coordinating substitute coverage and ensuring instructional continuity.
- Handled confidential student records, IEPs, and registration files with discretion and compliance.
- Managed school supply procurement and ensured accurate documentation of student schedules and administrative data.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Led initiatives for digital record-keeping transition, improving data retrieval speed and accuracy.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports for management, enabling informed decision-making.
Educational Assistant
Deming Intermediate School
Deming, NM
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to foster student success and engagement.
- Supervised students on-site and during field trips to ensure safety and adherence to school policies.
- Facilitated smooth student transitions across classes and support services.
- Licensed Level 3 Educational Assistant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English
- Document filing
- Data management
- Time Management
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- CPR/AED Certified
- Conflict management
- Computer skills (Microsoft, Excel)
Timeline
Family Learning Advocate
Robert. E. Lake Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Equity Mentor
Deming Public Schools
11.2022 - 06.2024
Secretary
Deming Intermediate School
08.2020 - 11.2022
Educational Assistant
Deming Intermediate School
08.2018 - 05.2020