Paula I. Urrea
Johns Creek,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic and self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions. Results-oriented business professional with a highly dynamic personality as an adaptable team player. Bilingual, English and Spanish, verbal and written communications skills. Strong communicator Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Job History
Fulton County Schools
Professional Assistant III / Bookkeeper
Barnwell ES
07.2022 - Current
Professional Assistant III / Bookkeeper
Lake Forest ES
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsible for providing a high level of clerical support to the principal and school administration and overall office management of the school
- Responds to inquiries related to FCS policies and school procedures, referring only complex inquiries to the supervisor
- As the Professional Assistant III/Bookkeeper also responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reconciling budget activity in the system.
Professional Assistant II
Lake Forest ES
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Provides administrative support for one or more persons typically at the middle management; Performs general office duties including word processing, record and file maintenance, mail distribution, and telephone reception; Interacts with external and internal customers on behalf of the supervisor.
Substitute Teacher
08.2016 - 05.2017
- In the absence of the classroom teacher, responsible for providing instruction following lesson plans and managing the learning environment to ensure that normal classroom routines are followed, and discipline is maintained.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Alpharetta ES
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided support in a self-contained classroom to students with challenging behaviors and disabilities
- Promoting academic and social growth with a positive, and consistent approach to teaching
- Instructional Paraprofessional, Categorical, Visual Impaired Special Ed
Categorical SPED
Hillside ES
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted in the education and development of visually impaired and other special needs students within a typical classroom setting, to build and encourage self-reliance, simultaneously helping them find their role within their community.
Parent Liaison
Hillside ES
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Served as a liaison between school and community for parent involvement purposes and, between the school and the Title I office Parent Involvement and SES
- Developed and maintained the Parent Resource Center and provided training on the use of materials.
Education
Social Communications, Emphasis in Educational Com
Pontifical Xavierian University
Bogota, ColombiaGeorgia Paraprofessional Certificate -
Online Certification - CS50's Understanding Technology Open Course Ware
Harvard Online
08.2023
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Data Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time Management
- Report Generation
- Administrative Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Anticipates Needs
- Financial Administration
- Support Services
- Staff Meetings
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Assistant III / Bookkeeper
Barnwell ES
07.2022 - Current
Professional Assistant III / Bookkeeper
Lake Forest ES
11.2019 - 06.2022
Professional Assistant II
Lake Forest ES
08.2017 - 11.2019
Substitute Teacher
08.2016 - 05.2017
Instructional Paraprofessional
Alpharetta ES
08.2015 - 05.2016
Categorical SPED
Hillside ES
08.2013 - 05.2015
Parent Liaison
Hillside ES
08.2012 - 05.2013
Job History
Fulton County Schools
Social Communications, Emphasis in Educational Com
Pontifical Xavierian University
Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate -
Online Certification - CS50's Understanding Technology Open Course Ware
Harvard Online
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