Grace Mercer
Douglas,GA
Summary
I am a dedicated person with solid background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional clerical and operational support for professionals. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office supplies, paperwork and project needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Indian Creek Elementary School
Douglas , GA
2024.02 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Daycare Teacher
Precious Possessions
Douglas , GA
2021.12 - 2024.02
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
Administrative Assistant
Free Point Church
Savannah , GA
2020.07 - 2021.07
- Answers and screens all incoming calls, routing them to the appropriate departments when available and taking messages as needed.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Utilized editing programs to proofread content for typo-free emails, memos and documentation.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Responds to all mail correspondences, including letters to ailing parishioners, those who have gone through times of grief, or are otherwise facing difficult times.
- Maintains an orderly and clean office and filing system.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
Cartaker
Continuum
Douglas , GA
2018.08 - 2020.07
- Provided assistance to disabled persons in accordance with their individual needs.
- Ensured the safety and security of all staff, visitors, and patients in the facility by patrolling the premises regularly.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival and directed them to their destination within the facility.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities such as dressing, eating, and hygiene.
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with special needs in a residential setting.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional well-being and reported any changes to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
- Created a supportive environment where clients felt safe expressing themselves without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Educated family members about available resources for additional assistance or support services.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
Education
Associate of Science -
South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA2021-05
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Data Entry
- Bookkeeping
- Office Administration
- Scheduling
- Calendar Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Spreadsheet Management
- Technical Support
- Payroll and budgeting
- Documentation
- Data organization
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Indian Creek Elementary School
2024.02 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Precious Possessions
2021.12 - 2024.02
Administrative Assistant
Free Point Church
2020.07 - 2021.07
Cartaker
Continuum
2018.08 - 2020.07
Associate of Science -
South Georgia State College
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