Kelsey Dunning
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented professional with experience providing administrative support, managing schedules, maintaining confidential records, preparing reports and presentations, and coordinating meetings and events. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy under deadlines, and deliver exceptional support in fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute strong administrative and customer service skills in support of government operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
New Mexico Destinations Career Academy
Las Cruces, New Mexico
08.2025 - Current
- Managed daily schedules, meetings, and deadlines to enhance support for students, parents, and staff.
- Prepared professional reports, presentations, and documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Maintained confidential student records and ensured compliance with district and state policies.
- Coordinated meetings with administrators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate collaboration and address student needs.
- Managed large volumes of electronic documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
- Responded to inquiries from parents, staff, and administrators in a professional and timely manner.
- Tracked student data using district databases and generated reports to inform instructional decisions.
- Planned and coordinated school events and classroom activities involving multiple stakeholders.
- Maintained accurate records and organized digital and physical filing systems.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Desert Hills Elementary School
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Design and deliver engaging, standard-aligned lessons in all content areas.
- Foster positive classroom culture through proactive management strategies.
- Implement differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Integrate technology into daily instruction to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitate consistent communication with parents via newsletters, conferences, and digital platforms like ClassDojo to support student progress.
4th Grade Student Teacher
Desert Hills Elementary School
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Created comprehensive lesson plans across all content areas, leading instruction for four weeks to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Built strong relationships with students, cooperating teacher, and administration to foster a supportive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with fourth grade team during PLC meetings to design strategies that promoted a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Completed student teaching in a fourth grade classroom.
Kindergarten Practicum
North Valley Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and taught comprehensive lesson plans across all content areas to engage diverse learning styles.
- Designed and implemented thematic unit integrating math, science, social studies, reading, and writing to foster interdisciplinary learning.
Bookkeeper
Southwestern Racetrack Associates
Tularosa, New Mexico
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring accuracy of financial records and timely processing.
- Executed banking transactions with meticulous attention to detail.
- Demonstrated proficiency in collections, significantly reducing outstanding debts.
- Handled phone inquiries, delivering prompt assistance to clients and vendors to enhance satisfaction.
- Organized and filed office documents to enhance information accessibility.
- Created and maintained Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to track collections and organize data, streamlining recordkeeping and analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education, Elementary Education with Language Arts Concentration
New Mexico State University
12-2023
Skills
- Administrative support
- Executive calendar management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data entry and database management
- Records and document management
- Meeting and event coordination
- Report and presentation preparation
- Scheduling and travel coordination
- Written and verbal communication
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Confidential information management
- Process improvement
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
New Mexico Destinations Career Academy
08.2025 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Desert Hills Elementary School
08.2024 - 07.2025
4th Grade Student Teacher
Desert Hills Elementary School
07.2023 - 11.2023
Kindergarten Practicum
North Valley Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bookkeeper
Southwestern Racetrack Associates
01.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education, Elementary Education with Language Arts Concentration
New Mexico State University