Kerri Opatovsky
Summary
Hardworking, detail oriented and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an Office Assistant position. Able to successfully manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Ready to help a team achieve success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Bay Shore School District
Bay Shore, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Support general and special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhance student support by providing one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Oversee students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, ensure rules are followed, and support the lead teacher.
- Supervise students during non-instructional periods, such as lunch and recess, ensuring safety at all times.
- Help improve classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Assist students in developing a deeper understanding of learning concepts.
- Prepare instruction materials, design bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supervise students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Foster a positive learning environment by establishing a strong rapport with students and fellow faculty members.
Human Resources Assistant
Mazars USA
Woodbury, NY
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality, while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Collaborated with department managers to accurately identify staffing needs within their teams.
- Sourced qualified talent by screening resumes and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
- Created job descriptions for vacant jobs.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Set up orientations, onboarding, and initial training for new employees.
- Provided amiable support to new hires during the interview and hiring process.
- Developed strong relationships with employees through consistent communication and support.
- Coordinated employee training programs to promote professional development and skill enhancement.
- Updated and completed personnel forms for hires, title changes, and terminations.
- Provided assistance during annual performance review processes, collecting data and providing reports to help inform evaluations and goal-setting initiatives.
Staffing Manager
Dental Fill-Ins
Melville, NY
03.2006 - 09.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service to both clients and candidates throughout the entire placement process by maintaining timely communication channels at all stages of engagement.
- Reviewed applications and resumes to support hiring process.
- Actively sourced, interviewed, negotiated, and hired applicants.
- Achieved client satisfaction and retention through consistent delivery of high-quality candidates for open positions.
- Increased market presence by attending dental conferences and career fairs to establish new business and recruit top talent.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05.1997
Skills
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Employee Data Record Keeping
- Work Planning and Organization
- Report preparation
- Human Resources Support
- Critical Thinking; Problem-Solving
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Bay Shore School District
09.2019 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Mazars USA
10.2016 - 09.2019
Staffing Manager
Dental Fill-Ins
03.2006 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
SUNY Plattsburgh
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