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Karen Martin

Allentown,NJ

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and dedicated individual ready to jump back into the working world after caring for family as a stay at home mom.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Maker

Allentown, NJ
01.2011 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

School Time
Allentown , NJ
09.2008 - 01.2010
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .

At Home Daycare/Preschool

Self Employed
Hamilton Square, NJ
10.2004 - 08.2008
  • Carried out day by day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Developed lesson plans for children to follow based on their age.
  • Integrated many one on one activities to allow more personal teaching environment.
  • Created and maintained longstanding relationships with children and families.

Transcriber

J&J Court Transcribers
Hamilton Square, NJ
01.2005 - 03.2007


  • Transcribed court documents and records to enhance traceability and overall organization.
  • Used headsets and transcribing software to take dictation of Court documents.
  • Reviewed and edited transcribed reports and corrected material for spelling, grammar and clarity.

Office Associate

The Governor's Office Of Constituent Relations
Trenton, NJ
12.1997 - 07.2000
  • Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Collaborated inter-departmentally to assist with workflow and gather reports and data to achieve satisfied customers.
  • Interacted and responded to constituents by phone and letters regarding their concerns or issues within different departments.
  • Managed smooth processing of drafting and finalizing letters to support office productivity.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies

The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ

High School Diploma -

South River High School
South River, NJ
06.1993

Skills

  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Professional demeanor

Timeline

Home Maker

01.2011 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

School Time
09.2008 - 01.2010

Transcriber

J&J Court Transcribers
01.2005 - 03.2007

At Home Daycare/Preschool

Self Employed
10.2004 - 08.2008

Office Associate

The Governor's Office Of Constituent Relations
12.1997 - 07.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies

The College of New Jersey

High School Diploma -

South River High School
Karen Martin