Jennifer Tomczyszyn
Rochester
Summary
Dynamic Office Manager at Rochester Prep with a proven track record in financial management and compliance monitoring. Expert in streamlining operations and enhancing communication among stakeholders. Developed comprehensive policy manuals, fostering a collaborative workplace culture while ensuring adherence to guidelines. Recognized for optimizing resources and improving efficiency in organizational processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Rochester Prep/Uncommon Schools
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of school data, documents, and student records.
- Maintained accurate financial records in a co-located school by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw co-located school's inventory and activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Streamlined daily office operations by implementing efficient systems and organizational strategies.
- Served as a liaison between stakeholders, upper management, and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Supported Administration in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
- Streamlined document handling and processing, reducing turnaround time for vendor and stakeholder inquiries and requests.
Elementary School Teacher
Rochester City School District
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
Grant Coordinator
Greater Rochester Health Foundation
12.2012 - 03.2016
- Managed post-award services and oversaw grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.
- Worked with directors and grant program staff in a school setting to implement established grant compliance policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine compliance reviews of grant programs.
- Monitored funded projects closely, working with program staff to make timely adjustments as needed for successful implementation.
- Optimized the use of limited resources by prioritizing high-impact projects within the organization''s strategic plan.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive grants calendar to ensure timely submissions, progress reports, and evaluations.
- Contributed to a positive organizational culture by participating actively in staff meetings, trainings, retreats, and other team-building activities.
Education
Master of Education - General & Special Education Grades 1-6
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY05-2011
Skills
- Office management
- Organizational skills
- Clear oral/written communication
- Document expertise and management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Financial management
- Database administration
- Policy development and procedure modification
- Compliance monitoring
- Managing operations and efficiency
Timeline
Office Manager
Rochester Prep/Uncommon Schools
03.2023 - 05.2025
Elementary School Teacher
Rochester City School District
03.2018 - 03.2023
Grant Coordinator
Greater Rochester Health Foundation
12.2012 - 03.2016
Master of Education - General & Special Education Grades 1-6
Roberts Wesleyan College
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