Marka Nelson
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497, excelling in workflow optimization and office administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and quality service through strategic process improvements. Skilled in multi-task management and fostering collaborative relationships, significantly contributing to organizational objectives.
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant of Instruction & PD
Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497
07.2022 - Current
- Answers multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintains inventory of office supplies and places orders.
- Interacts with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Creates and maintains detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Identifies and recommends changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Supports district leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Volunteers to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Facilitates timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Paraeducator
Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Assistant Director
Building Blocks Early Education Center
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Arranged for daily inspections of development center and confirmed compliance with health, safety, fire, facility and program requirements.
- Developed and implemented programs for center-based childcare services.
- Created and presented child development training in compliance with organizational standards.
- Reviewed monthly financial statement records as related to annual budget and adjusted operations to support attainment of financial goals.
- Acted as point of contact for mandated reporting of suspected or actual cases of child abuse or neglect.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
Lead Teacher Early Childhood
Building Blocks Early Education Center
02.2012 - 12.2018
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Free State High School
Lawrence, KS05-2009
Skills
- Information Security
- Office Administration
- Workflow Optimization
- Expense Reporting
Timeline
Administrative Assistant of Instruction & PD
Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497
07.2022 - Current
Paraeducator
Lawrence Public Schools Usd 497
09.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Director
Building Blocks Early Education Center
12.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Teacher Early Childhood
Building Blocks Early Education Center
02.2012 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Lawrence Free State High School
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