Jessie Palmer
Bangor,ME
Summary
Friendly Administrative Assistant offering proven success delivering administrative support to school leaders. Reputation for positive attitude, determined work ethic and sound judgment. Adaptable to anticipate issues and proactively solve problems. Dependable and works efficiently with completing tasks in various settings. Very organized, and maintains a clean work enviorment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Highview Christian Academy
Charleston, ME
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submission.
- Assisted in creating a database of contact information for all staff members.
- Provided administrative support to the principal, teachers, and other school personnel.
- Greeted visitors and answered phone calls, providing information to parents and staff members.
- Handled incoming mail by sorting it into appropriate categories before distributing it to the intended recipients.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance data on a daily basis.
- Prepared letters, memos, agendas, newsletters, reports and other documents for distribution.
- Scanned documents into digital format for easy storage or retrieval when needed.
- Managed daily office operations such as filing paperwork, ordering supplies and scheduling repairs.
- Answered inquiries from students regarding their academic progress or any other concerns they may have had.
- Assisted in organizing field trips by coordinating transportation arrangements with bus companies.
- Printed out various documents such as exams or test papers for teachers use in class.
- Maintained student records, including attendance data and grade reports.
- Provided assistance with special projects or assignments as needed.
- Supported school director and teaching staff by greeting visitors, taking messages, responding to emails, and completing clerical tasks.
- Handled confidential information regarding students carefully and with discretion.
- Promoted collaborative teamwork and loyalty among school staff by modeling empathy and compassion.
- Resolved issues with parents using active listening skills to de-escalate difficult situations.
- Communicated with parents, teachers and members of public with patient demeanor.
- Assisted parents seeking homework assignments for absent children.
- Explained attendance policies and procedures and managed processing of absence and tardy notices.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
Pre-K Teacher
Highview Christian Academy
Charleston, ME
06.2020 - Current
- Incorporated culturally responsive practices into daily instruction.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom.
- Supervised recesses and lunch periods while ensuring safety of all students.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Promoted language acquisition through storytelling or interactive play activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Developed lesson plans based on state standards to ensure academic rigor.
- Monitored playground equipment to ensure it is safe for use.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Organized group projects to foster collaboration among peers.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
- Maintained records of student attendance and performance according to school policies.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and execute field trips and special events.
- Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among students.
- Provided guidance when needed to help children develop problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers through cooperative learning activities.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highview Christian Academy
Charleston, ME06-2001
Skills
- Attendance Tracking
- Mail Management
- Student Supervision
- Document Preparation
- Calendar Management
- Mail Processing
- Student Recordkeeping
- Written Communication
- Strong Organization
- File Maintenance
- Proofreading documents
- Clerical Support
- Document retrieval
- Data Entry
- Administrative Support
- Sensitive material handling
- Office Administration
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Administrative Procedures
- Microsoft Office
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Meeting Note Taking
- Effective Communication
- Team building
- Transporting files
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- CPR Certified - 12/18/23 through 12/8/25
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Highview Christian Academy
08.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Highview Christian Academy
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Highview Christian Academy