Lisa McLaughin
Manchester,NH
Summary
Dynamic and nurturing professional with extensive experience in educational and administrative roles, notably as a Preschool Teacher's Assistant at St Francis Of Assisi School. Excelled in curriculum planning and fostering social skills, significantly enhancing children's language development and social interactions. Proven ability in managing office operations and promoting a positive, efficient workplace environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
St Francis Of Assisi School
Litchfield, NH
09.2014 - Current
- Supported small group instruction by helping students understand instructions and complete tasks independently when possible.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Attended professional development workshops and training sessions as required.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Provided support for individual students who needed extra help with their work.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Encouraged social interactions between children through cooperative play activities.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Supervised children during lunchtime and snack time.
- Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Helped to implement positive behavior management strategies in the classroom.
Clerk
Stop and Shop Supermarket
Exeter, NH
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies and equipment as needed.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Administrative Assistant
La-z-boy Furniture Galleries
Manchester, NH
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email, mail, and package deliveries, ensuring timely distribution.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained office supplies inventory, ensuring efficient workplace functionality.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Manchester Community College
Manchester05-2013
Skills
- Curriculum planning
- Social skills promotion
- Outdoor play supervision
- Parent-teacher communication
- Language development
- Child assessment
- Age-appropriate activities
- Music and movement
- Gross motor skills development
- Nurturing environment
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
St Francis Of Assisi School
09.2014 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Clerk
Stop and Shop Supermarket
Administrative Assistant
La-z-boy Furniture Galleries
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Manchester Community College
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