Kami Pellegrin
Bourg,LA
Summary
Accomplished Teacher Educator and Accounting Assistant at High Achievers Student Enrichment Center and SUM Bible College, respectively, I leveraged culturally responsive teaching and meticulous attention to detail to enhance student outcomes and streamline financial processes. My collaborative efforts and problem-solving skills led to significant improvements in classroom engagement and financial accuracy, showcasing a proven track record of success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
High Achievers Student Enrichment Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Established positive classroom environments that fostered open communication and collaboration between students.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Built strong rapport with parents/guardians through consistent communication about individual student progress, fostering collaborative partnerships that supported academic achievement.
- Mentored new teachers, contributing to their professional growth and enhancing overall faculty performance.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of inquiry-based learning methods.
- Implemented formative assessments throughout lessons to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction as needed for better results.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, increasing their confidence in subject areas and improving overall academic success.
- Enhanced parent-teacher relationships by maintaining regular communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Accounting Assistant
SUM Bible College
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
- Contributed to the development of a positive work environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Managed a team of professionals of varying experience levels, including those senior in age, with a focus on mutual respect and continuous learning, while leveraging their expertise to achieve shared goals.
- Collaborated with team members on special projects, contributing valuable insights and problem-solving skills.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Streamlined accounts receivable processes, improving cash flow with timely billing and collection efforts.
- Reduced late payments by implementing more effective accounts payable system.
- Enhanced departmental collaboration by serving as liaison between accounting department and other business units.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial reports by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to transparent and accurate financial reporting.
- Reduced processing errors by implementing new system of double-checking entries.
- Improved financial decision-making by providing detailed expense reports and analysis.
- Contributed to cash flow management, monitoring incoming and outgoing transactions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Teacher
High Achievers Student Enrichment Center
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
- Contributed to the development of a positive work environment, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Managed a team of professionals of varying experience levels, including those senior in age, with a focus on mutual respect and continuous learning, while leveraging their expertise to achieve shared goals.
- Collaborated with team members on special projects, contributing valuable insights and problem-solving skills.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Streamlined accounts receivable processes, improving cash flow with timely billing and collection efforts.
- Reduced late payments by implementing more effective accounts payable system.
- Enhanced departmental collaboration by serving as liaison between accounting department and other business units.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial reports by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to transparent and accurate financial reporting.
- Reduced processing errors by implementing new system of double-checking entries.
- Improved financial decision-making by providing detailed expense reports and analysis.
- Contributed to cash flow management, monitoring incoming and outgoing transactions.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
SUM Bible College
El Dorado Hills, CA06.2022
Skills
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Teacher Mentoring
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Strong Communication Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, Improving success rates in ELA and math tests 15% average.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Organized and led after-school tutoring sessions that helped struggling students improve their grades
Timeline
Teacher
High Achievers Student Enrichment Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
Accounting Assistant
SUM Bible College
11.2021 - 07.2022
Teacher
High Achievers Student Enrichment Center
08.2015 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
SUM Bible College
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