Megan Schimmelpfennig
Saugerties,NY
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic School Counseling Master’s student eager to apply and hone skills through training in a school setting. Passionate about guiding children and adolescents through critical social, emotional, and developmental transitions within a collaborative school environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Fair Street Reformed Church
Kingston, NY
08.2023 - 08.2026
- Coordinated office correspondence and daily communication for Fair Street Reformed Church to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed scheduling for church events, meetings, and worship calendar to enhance participation and organization.
- Maintained member records, attendance files, and confidential documents.
- Created worship bulletins, notices, and Sunday service materials to facilitate clear communication and engagement.
- Supported pastor and church staff with administrative office duties.
Office Manager
H&H Environmental
Saugerties, NY
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Oversaw purchase orders, supplies, and office inventory to support daily operations.
- Managed billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable for environmental service clients.
- Coordinated service appointments and maintained customer records for field crews to ensure seamless operations.
- Delivered customer service support by promptly addressing client inquiries.
Childcare
Ixl Health And Fitness
Rhinebeck, NY
05.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided safe and reliable childcare for children of various ages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding childcare best practices.
- Kept records of attendance, accidents and any other incidents that occurred during childcare sessions.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss relevant topics pertaining to childcare services.
Toddler Classroom Assistant Teacher
The Childcare Center of the Hamptons
Southampton, NY
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom routines
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Prepared classroom materials for lessons, crafts, and circle time activities.
- Communicated warmly with parents during drop-off and pick-up times.
- Led small groups in engaging learning activities through songs, stories, and early learning activities.
- Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Early Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2017
Early Childhood Education, Art Studies
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2014
High School Diploma -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
Hyde Park, NY06-2012
Skills
- Compassionate
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Schedule coordination
Additional Information
- Well-developed work ethic, integrity, and professionalism.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to accurately identify, assess, and solve problems.
- Solid leadership and motivational abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Certification
- HIPAA Training
- Child Abuse Reporting Certification
- School Violence Prevention & Intervention Training
- DASA Training
Timeline
Office Manager
Fair Street Reformed Church
08.2023 - 08.2026
Office Manager
H&H Environmental
12.2020 - 08.2022
Toddler Classroom Assistant Teacher
The Childcare Center of the Hamptons
09.2018 - 05.2019
Childcare
Ixl Health And Fitness
05.2015 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Early Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
Early Childhood Education, Art Studies
Dutchess Community College
High School Diploma -
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School