Natasha Schafer
Bloomfield,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic educator with proven skills. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Associate, Registration Secretary, Secretary, Substitute Teacher
Davis County Community School
09.2014 - Current
- Increase student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
- Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and develop strategies to improve assistance
- Follow classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Communicate with parents via phone, email and face to face to respond to inquiries
- Provide clerical support to school employees by copying, faxing and filing documents while maintaining confidentiality
- Answer and direct phone calls, and greet incoming visitors professionally and provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance
- Manage and maintain all school registration documentation via online reports and face to face payments made to the school.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Served on school Employee Relations Advisory Committees focused on items that needed addressed and improving the positivity to the overall school climate.
Substitute Teacher, Substitute Secretary
Ottumwa Community School District
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Enhanced teamwork within the office by providing support during busy periods or when others were away from their desks.
- Provided coverage during periods of employee absence or high workload volume while ensuring seamless operation continuity.
Education
B.A. - Human Services
Buena Vista University
Ottumwa, IA05.2014
A.A.S, A.A - Early Childhood Education, Arts & Sciences
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05.2012
Skills
- Dependable,
- Computer Literate
- Ample experience working in different environments with customer service
- Responsible contributor committed to excellence and success
- Exceptional listener/communicator
- Proven relationship-builder with interpersonal skills
- Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues
- Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Student rapport
- Community involvement
- Organization
- Confidentiality understanding
References
- Brad McCloskey, 319-759-5360
- Jamie Cason, 515-210-7833
- Renae Griffiths, 641-208-6052
- Sue Lawson, 641-208-0298
- Susan Hougland, 641-777-5111
- Farra Snook, 641-208-1105
Timeline
Teacher Associate, Registration Secretary, Secretary, Substitute Teacher
Davis County Community School
09.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher, Substitute Secretary
Ottumwa Community School District
08.2014 - 11.2016
B.A. - Human Services
Buena Vista University
A.A.S, A.A - Early Childhood Education, Arts & Sciences
Indian Hills Community College
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