Jessica Purtell
Cary,NC
Summary
Highly organized and proactive professional with extensive experience in education and office administration. Seeking to leverage strong event management, communication, and organizational skills in the role of Administrative Support Specialist at the UNC-Chapel Hill Psychology and Neuroscience Department.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ivybrook Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
Curriculum Coordinator
Learning Care Group
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Organized curricular events such as workshops or conferences that fostered collaboration between school faculty members.
- Managed resources effectively by overseeing budgeting processes and allocating materials according to needs.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
- Initiated partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide real-world learning experiences for students.
- Assisted with teacher recruitment process by participating in interviews and reviewing applicant qualifications against program requirements.
Family Engagement Coordinator
LifeWorks Community Services
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Organized successful events to foster positive relationships among families, students, and staff members.
- Promoted a welcoming environment at school events by providing translation services when needed and ensuring the accessibility of materials for all attendees.
- Increased community involvement in school activities by forging partnerships with local organizations and businesses.
- Assisted in the development of policies that promote equitable access to educational resources for all students'' families within the district.
Office Manager
Purtell & Associates
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Created innovative concepts to maximize business marketing opportunities and convert prospects to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School
Burnt Hills, NY06.2017
Skills
- Event Planning
- Office Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Teacher
Ivybrook Academy
01.2024 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
Learning Care Group
01.2023 - 01.2024
Family Engagement Coordinator
LifeWorks Community Services
12.2021 - 01.2023
Office Manager
Purtell & Associates
06.2017 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School
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