Kara Oltjenbruns
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting school/office needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Canyon Lake Community Church Preschool
Canyon Lake , CA
2020.08 - Current
- Provide assistance to ensure the smooth function of daily routines, implementation of the early care and education programs, and ensure compliance with mandated adult:child ratios. Works with the teaching team.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Encouraged children to be inclusive, understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Act as the Preschool Director as needed.
Office Clerk
Rapid Lift
Whittier , CA
2005.01 - 2015.08
- Provided administrative support such as typing documents, filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning documents, and faxing documents.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments, and travel for staff members.
- Answered phone calls in a professional manner and transferred calls accordingly.
- Kept office records organized and supplies well-stocked for optimal team performance.
- Managed client communication, scanning documents and distribution of mail.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - BA, Educational And Community Leadership/
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA2025-05
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06.2022
Skills
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Problem-Solving
- Individualized Support
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Records Management
- Data Management
- Administrative Support
Certification
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certification
- Mandated Reporter AB 1207 Compliant Child Care Training
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Canyon Lake Community Church Preschool
2020.08 - Current
Office Clerk
Rapid Lift
2005.01 - 2015.08
Some College (No Degree) - BA, Educational And Community Leadership/
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Fullerton College
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certification
- Mandated Reporter AB 1207 Compliant Child Care Training
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