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Marla Nelson

Pleasant View

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record, excelling in communication and organization. Proven ability to handel multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast - pace environment. Committed at fostering strong relationships and enhancing engagement with parents, educators, administrators and students. Known for adaptability, creativity, poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

ELEMENTARY FRONT OFFICE AID

Ogden City School District
2019 - Current
  • Lead communication across the school between; parents, students, staff, administrators etc. in person or by telephone, writing, email etc.
  • Attentive to detail; meeting deadlines and schedules; adapting to changing work priorities; most importantly working as part of a team.
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Answer telephones, take messages, greet general public and assist head secretary
  • Aid students due to injuries
  • Administer first aid care and prescription medications to students
  • Operate standard office equipment and machines including; software applications, telephone, switchboard,intercom, copiers, fax and email machines.
  • Enter and ensure accurate records/reports/documentation for immunizations, attendance, medical and legal alerts
  • Process receiving and transferring of student records
  • Post social media and staff calendar
  • Collect and process financial payments
  • Computer data entry, typing, filing, record keeping, arranging appointments and prepare mailings
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

LEAD EARLY PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Smarty-Pants Preschool
2017 - 08.2019
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
  • Improved student engagement by introducing innovative teaching techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Fostered strong community connections via organizing field trips to local businesses, inviting guest speakers from various professions, partnering with local organizations for special projects or initiatives.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through regular communication and involvement in school events.
  • Develop and taught lessons to educate students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers ,colors ,letters and phonics.
  • Teaching using methods of children's books ,poems, music, dance and themes to promote student interests in learning
  • Ensured safety and well-being of all students by implementing appropriate classroom management strategies and addressing any behavioral issues promptly.
  • Applied play based strategies, including manipulative crafts .and games providing diverse approaches to learning.
  • Access child's individual needs of additional support,developing strategies to improve support.
  • Identify signs of behavioral,emotional and developmental issues of child working with parent(s) for child's success.
  • Enhance 4 and 5 year olds understanding of rules, safety, behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
  • Maintain well controlled classrooms by clearly outline standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Taught average of 90 students per school year.
  • Provided one on one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group,
  • Hired, instructed, taught and assisted additional supporting staff.

Education

Arts, Family Relations And Early Childhood Edu.

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
01-2022

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School, Ogden, UT
01-1992

Skills

  • Welcoming demeanor
  • Professional phone etiquette
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Diligent and trustworthy
  • Compassionate communicator
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Empathetic listener
  • Responsive to new challenges
  • Skilled in simultaneous task execution
  • Composed in high-stress situations
  • Artistic design skills
  • Resilient
  • Sound decision-making skills
  • Focused listening
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks
  • Strong verbal communication

Accomplishments

VOLUNTEER WORK


YCC’S DVOMG- Domestic Violence Offenders Management Group 2017- Current

Serving with our local YCC Family Crisis Center, Leadership voice in behalf of women and children victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Being a survivor myself, voicing on behalf of victims/survivors of such crimes to our

state legislators and many other state and local agencies. Attention given greatly upon the innocence, protection and right to children's exposed, affected and endured due to such crimes.


ACHIEVEMENTS


PIONEER DAY ART CONTEST -2021

First Place PV Magazine


WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY -2020 - Curriculum work examples featured in University design department.


YCC GUEST SPEAKER

-2016-2019-2023

Annual event speaking on the importance of having your own voice as a personal survivor of childhood trauma, abuse, sexual assault and domestic abuse.

Timeline

ELEMENTARY FRONT OFFICE AID

Ogden City School District
2019 - Current

LEAD EARLY PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Smarty-Pants Preschool
2017 - 08.2019

Arts, Family Relations And Early Childhood Edu.

Weber State University

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School, Ogden, UT

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