Karen Schaffer
Ellsworth,IL
Summary
Forward-thinking Teacher experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Prairie Central Primary West
Chenoa, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Accounting Specialist
McLean County Health Department
Bloomington, IL
07.2009 - 07.2014
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Bookkeeping Supervisor
First State Bank of Bloomington
Bloomington, IL
06.2004 - 06.2009
- Reviewed financial statements to verify accuracy of calculations and postings.
- Ensured all accounts are properly reconciled on a regular basis.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Oversaw daily performance of bookkeeping and accounting department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2022
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Customer Relations
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
Affiliations
- Beekeeping
- Gardening
- Hiking
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Phi Theta Kappa
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Prairie Central Primary West
08.2022 - Current
Accounting Specialist
McLean County Health Department
07.2009 - 07.2014
Bookkeeping Supervisor
First State Bank of Bloomington
06.2004 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
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