Paula Antkowiak
Londonderry
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Pinkerton Academy
02.2024 - Current
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records..
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Created spreadsheets that help with attendance.
- Ordered supplies and equipment needed by teachers or staff members.
- Performed data entry into the school's computer systems.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and timely submitted to appropriate departments or individuals.
- Scheduled meetings and appointments for school personnel.
- Provided administrative support to teachers, staff members, and students.
- Managed communication between administration and parents, ensuring clarity and timely responses.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval speed and accuracy.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Knowledge of ASPEN.
Paraprofessional
Windham School District
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Preschool/Lead Infant Teacher
Wee Care Learning Center
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss curriculum plans, student progress, and classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and refine curriculum that meets state and national standards.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Over The Rainbow Nursery School
09.1999 - 05.2016
- Observed children to record development.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NHSkills
- Data entry
- Spreadsheet creation
- Meeting scheduling
- Interpersonal skills
- Office administration
- Attendance record management
- Self motivation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Dedicated team player
- Verbal communication
- Customer service
- Certified in early childhood education
- Administrative support
Certification
- Early Childhood Certificate 12/1999
- CPR
- First aid
Windham School District Summer Camps
- Created weekly summer camp for ages kindergarten - third grade.
- Themes such as Mad Scientist, Lets Get Messy with Arts and Crafts, Blast off into Summer to name a few.
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Pinkerton Academy
02.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Windham School District
08.2020 - 02.2024
Preschool/Lead Infant Teacher
Wee Care Learning Center
08.2016 - 05.2020
Preschool Lead Teacher
Over The Rainbow Nursery School
09.1999 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Manchester Community College