Kelly Gegenheimer
Jacksonville,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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Data Entry/Office Support position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Excel Learning Center & Child Care
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Assessed student performance to evaluate progress and development.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop strategies for promoting inclusive educational practices within the classroom.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Aided students'' physical development through daily outdoor playtime activities designed to promote gross motor skill growth.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Implemented effective behavior management techniques aimed at encouraging positive behaviors while discouraging undesirable ones.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay informed on best practices in early childhood education.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Office Assistant
Page 21
02.2004 - 06.2006
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Gunners Mate
United States Navy, USN
01.1997 - 02.1998
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Undecided
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC2026
Medical Administrative Assisting Diploma -
Kee Business College
Newport News, VA10.2000
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Lesson Planning
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Student and parent relations
- ClassDojo
- Oral communication
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Student safety
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Punctual and Dependable
- Clerical Support
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Student Supervision
- Small Group Instruction
- Multicultural Awareness
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Student assessments
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Attendance Tracking
- Student Health and Safety
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Classroom Behavior Management
Certification
Cpr/First Aid
Additional Information
There are many breaks in my employment history due to choosing to stay at home with my children. All of my children are now grown so I am looking forward to my next chapter. While I do love being a Teacher Assistant my true passion has always been office work.
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Excel Learning Center & Child Care
02.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
Page 21
02.2004 - 06.2006
Gunners Mate
United States Navy, USN
01.1997 - 02.1998
Associate of Science - Undecided
Coastal Carolina Community College
Medical Administrative Assisting Diploma -
Kee Business College
Cpr/First Aid
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