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AdministrativeAssistant

Jessica Dekker

Sioux City,IA

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with a proven track record at Sioux City Community Schools, excelling in customer service and data entry. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration and streamlining communication processes. A dedicated team player with strong problem-solving skills, committed to fostering positive learning environments and achieving project success.

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Sioux City Community Schools
  • Answered and managed phone calls to streamline communication processes.
  • Provided classroom coverage as needed, ensuring educational stability.
  • Quickly relayed messages to enhance team collaboration.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and documents, contributing to project success.
  • Organized filing systems to facilitate efficient information retrieval.
  • Performed data entry tasks to uphold data integrity.
  • Handled faxing and printing duties to support documentation needs.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Sioux City Community Schools
  • Assisted students with special needs in daily activities, promoting independence and social skills.
  • Supported instructional staff in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Facilitated communication between students and teachers, ensuring understanding of classroom expectations.
  • Monitored student behavior, providing positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate interactions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.

Warehouse Worker

Big Soo Terminal
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement and organization of products.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse to promote a safe working environment.
  • Conducted regular inventory counts, identifying discrepancies and reporting them to management for resolution.
  • Implemented best practices for packaging and labeling shipments, enhancing accuracy in deliveries.

Volunteer

Sergeant Floyd Riverboat & Welcome Center
  • Assisted with visitor inquiries, providing information about local attractions and services.
  • Supported event coordination, ensuring smooth operations during public programs & special events.
  • Enhanced guest experience through engaging storytelling and historical content.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of exhibit spaces to promote a welcoming environment.

Title 1 Reading Volunteer

Sioux City Community Schools
  • Assisted students in developing reading skills by helping with the organization and creation of classroom materials
  • Supported group reading activities to enhance comprehension and engagement such as the One School, One Book program.
  • Organized and maintained reading materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
  • Supported literacy events, promoting a culture of reading within the community.
  • Collaborated with educators to align volunteer efforts with curriculum goals.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.

Shift Supervisor

Taco Johns
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.
  • Trained team members on customer service techniques and operational procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels to optimize supply chain processes and reduce waste.
  • Facilitated store opening, ensuring readiness for operations.
  • Prepared cash deposits to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Executed store opening procedures to ensure a smooth launch.
  • Opened the store

Stay At Home Parent

Myself
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Psychology

Briar Cliff University
Sioux City

High School Diploma -

Bishop Heelan
Sioux City, IA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Time management
  • Filing
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong problem solver
  • Office management
  • Professional communication
  • Dedicated team player

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Sioux City Community Schools

Paraeducator, Special Education

Sioux City Community Schools

Warehouse Worker

Big Soo Terminal

Volunteer

Sergeant Floyd Riverboat & Welcome Center

Title 1 Reading Volunteer

Sioux City Community Schools

Shift Supervisor

Taco Johns

Stay At Home Parent

Myself

Psychology

Briar Cliff University

High School Diploma -

Bishop Heelan

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