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Laura Izard

Lexington,SC

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Gregory Landscape Services, excelling in office administration and budget management. Skilled in fostering communication and collaboration, I developed comprehensive policy manuals and enhanced team integration through effective recruitment. Adept at lesson planning and performance assessments, I prioritize student success and organizational efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Gregory Landscape Services
06.2021 - Current
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.

Pre-K Teacher

The Harvest
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Created lesson plans, formatted assessments and othger assignments, and gathered data to inform instruction.

Teacher

Lexington District One
08.2009 - 05.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Created lesson plans, formatted assessments and other assignments, and gathered data to inform instruction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Harding University
Searcy, AR
05-2008

Master of Education - Literacy

Harding University
Searcy, AR
05-2009

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Technology integration
  • Performance assessments
  • Student records management
  • Office administration
  • Data entry
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll and budgeting

Timeline

Office Manager

Gregory Landscape Services
06.2021 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

The Harvest
08.2019 - 05.2021

Teacher

Lexington District One
08.2009 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Harding University

Master of Education - Literacy

Harding University

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