Kerri-Rae 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 Bay Shore School District achieve success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bay Shore School District
09.2019 - Current
- Supports general and special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhances student support by providing one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Oversees students in classroom and common areas to monitor, ensure rules are followed and support lead teacher.
- Supervises students during non-instructional periods such as lunch and recess, ensuring safety at all times
- Helps improve classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Assists students in developing deeper understanding of learning concepts.
- Prepares instruction materials, designs bulletin boards, and sets up work areas.
- Supervises students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Fosters a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and fellow faculty members.
Human Resources Assistant
Mazars USA
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Collaborated with department managers on workforce planning strategies to identify staffing needs within their teams accurately.
- Supported qualified talent efforts by screening resumes, and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
- Created job descriptions on boards for vacant jobs.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Set up orientations, onboarding and initial training for new employees.
- .Verified appropriate paperwork and recording information on human resources database for onboarding completion.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing 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 action 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
SUNY Plattsburg
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
- Teacher/Classroom support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bay Shore School District
09.2019 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Mazars USA
10.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
SUNY Plattsburg
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