ELIZABETH Rickard
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Support Coordinator
THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF CINCINNATI
04.2024 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Assistant Director
ALL ABOUT KIDS OF MONTGOMERY
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
Administrative Assistant
THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Familiarized parents with the center's policies, regulations, fees and curriculum.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
Lead Teacher
THE COMPASS SCHOOL
10.2021 - 01.2023
- In charge of infants between the age group of 6 weeks to 18 months
- Create and teach lesson plans
- Communicate child’s progress with parents
- Ensure safety and care of children each day
- Coordinator for the Infants and Toddlers classrooms
- Being an instructor and mentor of new employees
Lead Teacher
MAYERSON JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
11.2020 - 10.2021
- In charge of instruction of toddlers between the ages 2 and 3
- Create and teach lesson plans
- Communicate child’s progress with parents
- Ensure safety and care of children each day
Lead Teacher
THE COMPASS SCHOOL
02.2018 - 09.2020
Lead Teacher
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
01.2017 - 02.2018
- In charge of instruction of older infants
- Create and teach lesson plans
- Communicate child’s progress with parents
- Ensure safety and care of children each day
Student Assistant
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Achieved goals and tasks that were assigned to me in Digital Services Department
- Digitizing important documents and time-sensitive materials
- Used state-of-the-art digitizing equipment
- Responsible for ensuring items done correctly and in a timely manner for faculty and students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
Dayton, OH2014
High School Diploma -
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
Moncks Corner, SC2010
Skills
- Administrative and Customer Service Experience
- Reports and Lesson Planning
- Digitalization of Documents Using High Tech Equipment
- Strong Computer Skills
- Educational Enrichment
- Performance Improvement Tracking
- Parent and Student Communication
- Positive Interactions
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - 2018
Timeline
School Support Coordinator
THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF CINCINNATI
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
ALL ABOUT KIDS OF MONTGOMERY
07.2023 - 04.2024
Administrative Assistant
THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lead Teacher
THE COMPASS SCHOOL
10.2021 - 01.2023
Lead Teacher
MAYERSON JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
11.2020 - 10.2021
Lead Teacher
THE COMPASS SCHOOL
02.2018 - 09.2020
Lead Teacher
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
01.2017 - 02.2018
Student Assistant
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
05.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
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