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Janna Bowser

Summary

Experienced with coordinating administrative tasks and maintaining organized office environments. Utilizes strong organizational skills to enhance office efficiency and support team operations. Track record of effective communication and multitasking to meet diverse administrative needs.

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Assistant

Northwestern Elementary School
09.2017 - Current
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promoted curiosity, exploration, and growth for all students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs or learning challenges under the guidance of lead teachers and support specialists.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Promoted healthy habits by implementing nutrition education lessons as part of the kindergarten curriculum regularly integrating physical activity breaks during class time.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects into the kindergarten curriculum.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing classroom dynamics or unforeseen circumstances ensuring seamless transitions minimal disruptions learning experiences.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the kindergarten setting.
  • Boosted children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement.
  • Implemented differentiated instructional strategies designed to meet individualized goals based on each child''s unique strengths weaknesses interests.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, such as class performances, holiday celebrations, and end-of-year ceremonies.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Developed a rapport with students, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships that promoted academic success and personal growth.
  • Supported the implementation of classroom management strategies, fostering a sense of respect, responsibility, and cooperation among students.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.

Administrative Assistant

Visiting Nurse Services
01.2007 - 02.2013
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • 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 paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
06-2002

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Computer skills
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Verbal communication
  • Teacher assistance
  • Teacher support
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Fine motor skills
  • Small group instruction
  • Discipline management
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Educational assistance
  • Educational support
  • Individual instruction
  • Circle time facilitation
  • Enrichment activities
  • Lunch assistance
  • Learning centers management
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Child assessment
  • Classroom preparation
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Student engagement
  • Caring and empathetic demeanor

Timeline

Kindergarten Assistant

Northwestern Elementary School
09.2017 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Visiting Nurse Services
01.2007 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Indiana University Kokomo
Janna Bowser