Micki Russ
Glade Spring,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Washington County Virginia Schools, excelling in scheduling coordination and research. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong client relationships. Recognized for exceptional document preparation skills and a commitment to student success, driving positive outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Secretary
Washington County Virginia Schools
10.2010 - Current
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Tutor
Educational Talent Search
08.2003 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Substitute Teacher
Washington County Virginia Schools
09.2000 - 05.2003
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-1999
No Degree - Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08.2003
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Research
- Budget tracking
- Document preparation
- Meeting planning
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Scheduling appointments
- Sensitive material handling
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Diverse Learners and Special Education
- Dyslexia Awareness
- Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators.
Timeline
Library Secretary
Washington County Virginia Schools
10.2010 - Current
Tutor
Educational Talent Search
08.2003 - 01.2006
Substitute Teacher
Washington County Virginia Schools
09.2000 - 05.2003
No Degree - Biology
Alice Lloyd College
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
East Tennessee State University
No Degree - Education
Old Dominion University
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