Katie Sorenson
Oakdale,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Reliable [Job Title] with experience managing front desk operations and offering general office support. Detail-oriented specialist with background coordinating scheduling and record-keeping. Efficient typing and transcription skills. Hardworking Office Automation Clerk holding [Number] years of experience in providing efficient office operations. Adept at gathering and organizing specifically requested data and converting documents into desired formats. In-depth knowledge of office automation procedures with solid external and internal communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lakeaires Elementary School
White Bear Lake, MN
04.2010 - Current
- As an important, of the Special Ed team, communicate with colleagues to problem-solve to suit individual student needs and to modify their curriculum.
- In general, as part of the Special Ed teams within White Bear Lake schools, I provide behavioral support to motivate and encourage students while remaining sensitive to diversity and to children with disabilities.
- Due to the nature of my positions as a Para-professional, I am careful to always observe confidentiality.
- Appreciate participating in a learning environment that addresses the possibilities, potential, and promises of each student with respect, dignity, and meaning.
- Supported teachers in the development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Building Host /part-time
4525 White Bear Parkway
White Bear Lake, MN
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Set up events set up decorations, table settings, seating arrangements.
- Prepare for ceremony and reception.
- Make sure wedding party is where they need to be and their specific role.
- Often flip from wedding ceremony to reception.
- Interact with guests.
- Make wedding parties and guests feel comfortable prior to and during event.
- Help direct guests as needed and answer any questions.
- Facilitate Activities: Assist clients and event planners to ensure all activities go as scheduled Supervise food and bar service: check-in and checkout caters and bartenders
- Making sure everything runs smoothly and assisting them with any needs or questions.
- Also checking in with florist and cake/bakery delivery
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Registrar/ Clerk
North Suburban Summer Academy
White Bear Lake, MN
03.2002 - 12.2017
- Registration of 1200+ high potential students from 13 school districts that make up Summer Academy; work with Summer Academy Board Members regarding eligibility and financial aid; maintain payment records of attending students; process refunds for withdrawing students; assist with the registration and placement of the TAP (Teaching Assistant Program); work closely with the director of Summer Academy to ensure a successful Academy for staff, students, and teachers.
- Greeted every guest with a personable approach and provided knowledgeable service.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing.
- Ordered supplies based on stock quantities, expected usage, and budget limitations.
- Responded to requests for information from various individuals by providing financial aid documents.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Student Supervisor
White Bear Lake Area School District
White Bear Lake, MN
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Enforced school district guidelines with students across classes and levels
- Developed professional relationships with teachers and school administrators to integrate into team and best serve students
- Assist interview and hiring process of students to work after school; supervise and schedule students work in Bear’s Den; order food/snack items from vendors; supplies, prepare required invoices and deposits, and student timesheets for district office.
- Spearheaded job training and early employment programs for teenagers.
- Observed staff and volunteers to verify compliance with educational, safety, and interpersonal guidelines.
- Strengthened academic, social, and physical education program offerings for area youth.
- Logged monitoring activities and notable incidents for school administrators
Scheduling Secretary/Administrative Assistant
White Bear Lake North Campus High school
White Bear Lake, MN
12.2009 - 04.2010
- To Associate Principal.
- Record student disciplinary reports into Skyward.
- Request student homework when necessary.
- Screen and direct phone calls into Main Office.
- Function as receptionist for Principal and Main Office.
- Submit MN State Reports as needed.
- Maintain database for AWARE students.
- Make changes on Master Schedule as needed
- Schedule rooms during school day.
- Set up and maintain grading file in Skyward.
- Print and mail report cards at mid-semester and semester.
- Clerical work for two Associate Principals as needed.
- Set up classes in Skyward as needed.
- Work in Security Office signing in & out visitors and students.
- Schedule classroom MAP and MCA testing.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Education
Associate of Science - N/A
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN05.2023
Early Childhood Development Certificate Program - Child Development
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12.1997
High School Diploma -
Tartan High School
Oakdale, MN06.1991
Skills
- Payment Processing
- Updating Customer Accounts
- Time Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Correspondence Sorting and Filing
- Instructional support
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Skills strategies
Accomplishments
- Achieved 2019 Lynn Melike award through effectively helping with [Task]
- This award was established to recognize an individual who has exemplified Lynn’s dedication and care for the students and staff in our district. Educators are nominated by the colleagues, supervisors, students, parents or community members. Each year many wonderful, deserving people are nominated for the Lynn Mielke Award.
Timeline
Building Host /part-time
4525 White Bear Parkway
03.2018 - 08.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lakeaires Elementary School
04.2010 - Current
Scheduling Secretary/Administrative Assistant
White Bear Lake North Campus High school
12.2009 - 04.2010
Student Supervisor
White Bear Lake Area School District
09.2007 - 05.2010
Registrar/ Clerk
North Suburban Summer Academy
03.2002 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - N/A
Century College
Early Childhood Development Certificate Program - Child Development
Century College
High School Diploma -
Tartan High School
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