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JOHANNA CORDOVA

Helena

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional with a successful track record as an administrative assistant and athletic administrative specialist for the Montana School Boards Association. Skilled in managing office operations, tracking legal inquiries, creating spreadsheets, and maintaining files. Adept at scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements, and communicating effectively with various personnel. Strong ability to handle confidential information with discretion and resolve issues with patience and active listening skills. Committed to promoting collaboration and loyalty among team members. I am dedicated to investing in my own growth, as it showcases my drive for continuous learning and my ambition to excel as a professional. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my skills and contribute to the success of an organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Adminsitrative Specialist

Montana School Boards Association
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Liaised between member districts and MTSBA staff and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Track daily legal inquiries and assign to different members of the legal team
  • Schedule trainings for each member of the legal team and coordinate travel/accommodations
  • Assist in maintaining the policy maintenance program by using the Simbli software
  • Facilitate communications between district members, trustees, and board members and the MTSBA staff
  • Assist in scheduling conferences (content, sessions, venues, catering)
  • Host and facilitate weekly zoom meetings/trainings
  • Prepare and send individualized audit reports to various state auditors
  • Proofread trainings, promotions, memorandum, and various legal documents

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

El Paso County School District 8
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Experience with handling administrative rights to staff attendance software.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Updated system and developed processes to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for administrative staff.
  • Scheduled classroom coverage, and monitored schedules to provide optimal classroom coverage for teacher absences.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for students and staff.
  • Assisted with transporting and escorting athletics participants to, from activity locations using the Tandem software.
  • Handled confidential information regarding students carefully and with discretion.
  • Organized and maintained files to store student absence excuse paperwork from doctors, parents and guardians.
  • Recorded and tracked daily attendance of students in Infinite Campus system.
  • Prepared reports and compiled attendance information for submission to school district and state.
  • Explained attendance policies and procedures and managed processing of absence and tardy notices.
  • Communicated with parents, teachers and members of public with patient demeanor.
  • Resolved issues with parents using active listening skills to de-escalate difficult situations.
  • Communicated and collaborated with other school districts throughout Colorado Springs and Denver.
  • Promoted collaborative teamwork and loyalty among school staff by modeling empathy and compassion.
  • Supported school director and teaching staff by greeting visitors, taking messages, responding to emails and completing clerical tasks.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

El Paso County School District 8
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
  • Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
  • Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

Pikes Peak BOCES School of Excellence
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
  • Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
  • Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
  • Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
  • Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

High School Diploma - undefined

Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Fountain, CO
05.2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Multi-task Management
  • Administrative Support/Operations
  • Writing Reports
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • Computer Skills
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Scheduling and Calendar Management
  • Records Management
  • Systems/Documentation
  • Technical Writing
  • Professional Communication
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Organization and Efficiency
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Resourceful/Adaptive
  • Staff Motivation
  • Graphing/Attendance/Workflow Software
  • Video conference preparation
  • Travel arrangement scheduling

Timeline

Adminsitrative Specialist

Montana School Boards Association
09.2023 - Current

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

El Paso County School District 8
03.2021 - 08.2023

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

El Paso County School District 8
08.2019 - 03.2021

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

Pikes Peak BOCES School of Excellence
08.2017 - 08.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Fountain-Fort Carson High School

Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology

Chaffey College