Lara Tanner
Twin Falls
Summary
I feel like I would be a strong fit for an Early Learning Head Start Assistant Teacher role because my experience as an elementary school secretary and librarian has given me a deep understanding of school operations, early literacy development, and supportive student interaction. I've worked closely with young children, families, and educators, building strong communication skills and a compassionate, student-centered approach. My background in organizing learning resources, promoting literacy, and maintaining safe, welcoming environments complements my formal early childhood coursework, demonstrating both practical experience and foundational knowledge in child development. Together, these strengths make me capable, nurturing, and well-prepared for supporting young learners in a Head Start classroom.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Office Secretary
Twin Falls School District 411
07.2020 - Current
- Greet and assist students, parents, and visitors while maintaining a welcoming, professional front office environment.
- Manage phone calls, attendance reporting, student check-ins/outs, and daily office communications.
- Maintain accurate student records, enrollment documents, and confidential files
- Support administrators and staff with scheduling, clerical tasks, and internal communication.
- Coordinate mail, deliveries, supplies, and general office operations
- Assist with school events, substitute teacher coordination, and visitor security procedures.
Elementary School Librarian
Twin Falls School District 411
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Manage the school library collection, including cataloging, circulation, and inventory
- Teach students library skills, digital literacy, and research fundamentals
- Support classroom learning by collaborating with teachers and providing instructional resources
- Promote reading through book talks, displays, and literacy events
- Guide students in selecting age-appropriate books and developing strong reading habits
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging library environment
- Oversee library technology, troubleshoot basic issues, and assist students with devices
- Plan and manage library schedules, volunteer helpers, and book fairs
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID12-2026
Skills
- Student engagement
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reference services
- Multimedia tools
- Collection development
- Digital resources management
- Curriculum support
- Library programming
- Reading promotion
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Works well independently
- Safety awareness
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Confidentiality
- Time management
- File organization
- Word processing
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Front Office Secretary
Twin Falls School District 411
07.2020 - Current
Elementary School Librarian
Twin Falls School District 411
01.2016 - 07.2020
No Degree - Early Childhood
College of Southern Idaho