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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Melissa Benton

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Professional with strong background in attendance management and coordination. Skilled in data analysis, record-keeping, and implementing attendance policies that improve organizational efficiency. Focused on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring seamless operations.

Experience delivering customer service and administrative excellence, including clerical support and public interaction. Excels in calendar management, scheduling, data entry and database administration.

Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, and file management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Attendance Specialist

Chula Vista School District
02.2013 - Current
  • Increased awareness of the importance of daily attendance through informative presentations at parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and other community events.
  • Conducted thorough research on best practices in attendance improvement, applying findings to create more effective intervention strategies.
  • Supported schools'' academic goals by emphasizing the critical link between consistent attendance and student success.
  • Served as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and parents to facilitate collaboration in addressing attendance concerns.
  • In charge of the overflow students that need to be overflowed.
  • Request and send out student files
  • Scheduling of middle school schedules
  • Managing three different systems for documenting attendance.
  • Monitored occurrences of extreme absenteeism, unexcused absences and excessive tardiness.
  • Developed engaging incentive programs that motivated students to maintain high levels of punctuality and attendance throughout the school year.
  • Met with parents and students to discuss attendance issues.
  • Assisted school administration in maintaining accurate enrollment records, ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of existing policies related to chronic absenteeism, recommending changes as needed based on data-driven insights.
  • Improved attendance rates by closely monitoring student absences and implementing effective intervention strategies.
  • Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
  • Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Collaborated with school counselors and social workers to address underlying issues affecting student attendance.

Charter Clerk II

Chula Vista School District
06.2004 - 06.2013
  • Optimized order processing times by creating an efficient tracking system that enables real-time monitoring of purchase orders'' statuses.
  • Maintained records of transactions and contracts for tax and future purchase reasons in [Software].
  • Corresponded with sales department to achieve proper order, resupply, shipment and delivery of products.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure on-time deliveries and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Communicated with vendors and distributors to negotiate prices and purchase contracts.
  • Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Assisted in the organization of special events such as field trips, assemblies, and sports days for smooth execution.

Copy Clerk I

Chula Vista Elementary School District
04.1999 - 07.2004
  • Assisted with special projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to contribute beyond primary duties.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment.
  • lamination of posters
  • Binding of books
  • Making copies of worksheets
  • Placing staff mail in their mail boxes.
  • Filing of student files
  • Set up equipment and adjusted settings for ink flow and number of copies to optimize production rates and achieve project timetables.
  • Maintained efficient functionality of various photocopying and printing equipment with careful operation, preventive maintenance and basic repairs.

Noon Duty Supervisor

Chula Vista Elementary School District
07.1994 - 02.1999
  • Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respect, and a commitment to their well-being in all interactions.
  • Ensured cleanliness of cafeteria and eating areas
  • Managed efficient transitions between class periods by ensuring timely dismissal from lunch areas and orderly return to classrooms.
  • Enhanced student safety by effectively monitoring and supervising recess and lunch periods.
  • Promoted inclusivity among students by encouraging positive interactions and fostering a welcoming environment during lunchtime activities.
  • Assisted with the supervision of after-school clubs, sports teams, or other extracurricular activities as needed.


Education

High School Diploma -

Sweetwater High School
National City,CA
06-1993

Skills

  • Strong organization
  • Calendar management
  • Confidentiality
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Data entry
  • Skilled in Word, Excel, Publisher, ESCHOOL PLUS, POWER SCHOOL
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Customer service
  • Office equipment operation
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Attendance records maintenance
  • Parental and guardian assistance
  • Student database management
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking and time management

Accomplishments

Classified Employee of the year 2024

Timeline

Attendance Specialist

Chula Vista School District
02.2013 - Current

Charter Clerk II

Chula Vista School District
06.2004 - 06.2013

Copy Clerk I

Chula Vista Elementary School District
04.1999 - 07.2004

Noon Duty Supervisor

Chula Vista Elementary School District
07.1994 - 02.1999

High School Diploma -

Sweetwater High School

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