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Kelly Willis

North Las Vegas

Summary

Dynamic Administrative Assistant with extensive experience at CCSD, excelling in effective communication and data organization. Proven ability to enhance classroom operations and foster community engagement. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at managing sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality while supporting educational initiatives and resolving issues with a patient and professional demeanor.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

CCSD
N LasVegas
01.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
  • Coordinated communication between students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained the school calendar efficiently.
  • Handled confidential information regarding students carefully and with discretion.
  • Supported teachers with administrative tasks to enhance classroom activities.
  • Communicated with parents, teachers, and members of public with patient demeanor.
  • Resolved issues with parents using active listening skills to de-escalate difficult situations.

Administrative Assistant

CCSD
Las Vegas
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated scheduling for meetings, events, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Managed daily office operations and ensured smooth communication among staff and students.
  • Assisted in maintaining student records and confidential files accurately.
  • Supported the administrative team with data entry and document preparation tasks.

Assistant Director

Kidz Kidz Kidz
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed schedules and resources to optimize classroom operations and activities.
  • Coordinated training sessions for educators to improve teaching strategies and techniques.
  • Established partnerships with parents to foster community engagement in children's education.

Office Manager

Discovery Gardens
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Trained new employees on office policies and procedures.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.

Administrative Assistant

Hill & Dale Child Dev Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Managed office communication and correspondence for child development center operations.
  • Organized and maintained files, records, and documentation for easy access.
  • Scheduled appointments and meetings for staff, parents, and external partners.

Floater/Reception

MGM Children’s Choice Learning Center
Las Vegas
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
  • Supported children in developing social and emotional skills during group play.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons Tide Point
Baltimore
01.2010 - 11.2011
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for infants and toddlers.
  • Facilitated engaging activities to promote sensory and motor skills.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for children.
  • Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
  • Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
  • Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.

Preschool Floater

St Vincent De Paul
Baltimore
02.2010 - 12.2010
  • Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
  • Supported children in developing social and emotional skills during group play.
  • Guided children in hands-on activities, fostering creativity and exploration.
  • Monitored children's safety, ensuring a secure learning environment at all times.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance teaching methods and classroom management skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
09-2028

High School Diploma -

Edmondson Westside High School
Baltimore, MD
06-2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google suites
  • Infinite Campus
  • Brightwheel
  • Fax
  • Maintain google calendar
  • Answer multi line telephones
  • File
  • Schedule meetings
  • Effective communication
  • Classroom management
  • Data organization
  • Student engagement
  • Administrative support
  • Time management
  • Multi-task management
  • Data collection
  • Team collaboration
  • Sensitive material handling
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Information security
  • Professional communication
  • Multi-line phone systems
  • Spreadsheets
  • Records management systems
  • Mail handling
  • Microsoft

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

CCSD
01.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

CCSD
01.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Director

Kidz Kidz Kidz
01.2018 - 01.2020

Office Manager

Discovery Gardens
01.2017 - 01.2018

Administrative Assistant

Hill & Dale Child Dev Center
01.2013 - 01.2017

Floater/Reception

MGM Children’s Choice Learning Center
01.2011 - 01.2012

Preschool Floater

St Vincent De Paul
02.2010 - 12.2010

Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons Tide Point
01.2010 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Education

Grand Canyon University

High School Diploma -

Edmondson Westside High School
Kelly Willis