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Karen Harden

High Point,NC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

EC Teacher's Assistant

Cornerstone Charter Academy
Greensboro, NC
04.2017 - Current
  • Maintained accurate and complete records of student progress and development in portfolio form.
  • Communicated directly with teacher and parents to achieve success for children.
  • Participated in extracurricular social and sporting events, fundraisers and family nights as directed.
  • Managed student behavior as directed by and modeled by teacher.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
  • Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Treasurer

Guilford County School System
High Point, NC
02.2001 - 04.2015
  • Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate and current.
  • Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
  • Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.

Circulation Accountant

High Point Enterprise
High Point, NC
01.1990 - 02.2001
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
  • Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis and modeling to enhance practices and increase customer retention.

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Computer Science

Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC

High School Diploma -

Bishop McGuiness High School
Kernersville, NC
06.1985

Skills

  • Ongoing Assistance
  • Nonviolent Intervention
  • Creating Teaching Materials
  • Professional Development
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Document Coordination
  • Self-Contained Classrooms
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Microsoft Word

Timeline

EC Teacher's Assistant

Cornerstone Charter Academy
04.2017 - Current

Treasurer

Guilford County School System
02.2001 - 04.2015

Circulation Accountant

High Point Enterprise
01.1990 - 02.2001

No Degree - Accounting And Computer Science

Guilford Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Bishop McGuiness High School
Karen Harden