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Jennifer Burt
Madison,CT
Summary
Highly organized administrative assistant with over 10 years of experience in the educational environment with an emphasis on professionalism and customer service. Effective communicator who uses interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues and serve as a liaison between administrators and faculty, parents and students. Skilled in prioritizing and completing tasks independently. Successfully manages high volume workloads with calmness and confidence in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Branford High SchoolBranford, CT
Administrative Assistant to Principal
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted within 12 months due to strong performance and organizational impact
- Maintain several complex calendars simultaneously and ensure prioritization of requests and timely addition of important events
- Serve as primary point of contact for high number of communications, including in-person, phone calls and emails from staff, faculty, students, parents and community members
- Compose and proofread letters, reports, presentations and meeting minutes, providing accurate, concise, and error-free communication
- Update and manage school website, daily and weekly school wide announcements and electronic communications within building
- Manage yearly budgets for office supplies including preparation of requisition requests, purchase orders and working closely with vendors to ensure accurate and fair pricing
- Produce and track data reports, spreadsheets and surveys and quantify results for board and budget meeting presentations
- Develop and update spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on student, faculty and school-wide performance
- Office manager for 9 administrative assistants promoting teamwork, and ensuring fair workload distribution and communication with administrators
- Manage logistics planning, coordination and execution of small, medium and large events such as faculty meetings, award, scholarship and graduation ceremonies. Inclusive of space acquisition, procurement requests, pricing/fee negotiation, and vendor set up
Branford High SchoolBranford, CT
Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal
07.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Managed Assistant Principal's calendar to strategically coordinate meetings, appointments and events
- Managed and screened internal and external communication, including mail, email, faxes and phone calls
- Composed, typed and distributed both confidential and school-wide correspondence
- Utilized Infinite Campus Student Information System to create master schedules, faculty assignments, course creation and population
- Responsible for recording student behavior incident reports into Infinite Campus database, and for compiling monthly student suspension reports for administrators
- Responsible for opening and closing of district database for grade input, running grade accuracy reports and rectifying grading errors
- Prepared quarterly Honor Roll reports for students, parents and print media
- Created and manipulated databases, data reports, spreadsheets and surveys for administrators
- Managed and coordinated teacher classroom observations and evaluation meetings, and communicated with faculty regarding schedules, meetings and grading procedures
- Acted as coordinator for homebound and Open Choice student programs including setting up tutors, and course assignments, facilitating payroll and acting as liaison with state agencies
Branford High School Library Learning CommonsBranford, CT
Administrative Assistant
08.2017 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Assisted students with navigation of Dewey Decimal materials classification system and provided guidance on using online databases and search engines for research purposes
- Utilized Destiny Library Management system to process and catalog library acquisitions
- Managed yearly budget and prepared purchase purchase orders
- Produced data reports to analyze library statistics, operating costs, circulation data and facility usage
- Increased library usage by updating book acquisitions, electronic resources and physical environment
- Managed calendar booking and set up of physical space for various events
- Developed online newsletter to promote library acquisitions and events
- Trained and supervised student assistants and volunteers
Shoreline EducationBranford, CT
Administrative Aide
09.2011 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Created and developed schedules and registration procedures for upcoming semesters
- Acted as initial contact for prospective students, explaining program requirements, answering questions and scheduling testing sessions
- Responsible for student intake procedures including registration, administration, and proctoring state mandated testing, and for subsequent classroom placement based on testing outcomes
- Created and maintained Google databases for teachers to track and record student placement, review test scores, roster updates and student attendance Entered student demographics, course placement and test scores into statewide CARS database
- Taught professional development workshops in Google Suite to students and teachers
- Coordinated event planning of student and community events, and student achievement ceremonies, Developed and maintained database of outreach contacts for marketing purposes
BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOLStamford, CT
Classroom Teacher
08.1998 - 06.2002
Job overview
- Designed and implemented original curriculum for second grade students
- Emphasized differentiated instruction based on abilities and learning style of students
- Developed assessment materials to facilitate formative, peer and self assessments
- Implemented new programs, including phonics-based reading programs
- Worked collaboratively with grade level teaching team to maintain cohesive learning environment
Education
Pace UniversityPleasantville, NY
Bachelor of Education from Elementary Education
05.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Infinite Campus Student Information System
- TimeClock Plus Workforce Management System
- Frontline Applicant Tracking System
- Novisign Digital Signage Software
- Thrillshare Marketing and Communication System
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Confidentiality and Diplomacy
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Professional and Courteous
- Meticulous Attention to Detail and Accuracy
- Verbal and Written Communication
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Timeline
Administrative Assistant to Principal
Branford High School
10.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal
Branford High School
07.2020 - 10.2021
Administrative Assistant
Branford High School Library Learning Commons
08.2017 - 07.2020
Administrative Aide
Shoreline Education
09.2011 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher
BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL
08.1998 - 06.2002
Pace University
Bachelor of Education from Elementary Education
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