Robin Deines
Soap Lake
Summary
Detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with over 10 years of experience in elementary education. Proven ability to manage school operations, enhance parent communication, and support student success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Administrative Assistant
Soap Lake School District
Soap Lake, WA
09.2014 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth administrative processes within the school district.
- Managed student enrollment records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district policies.
- Developed and implemented office procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce processing times.
- Supported faculty and staff by providing timely information and resources for effective teaching.
- Facilitated communication between parents, students, and school administration to resolve inquiries promptly.
- Trained new administrative staff on systems, procedures, and best practices for operational success.
- Oversaw scheduling of meetings and events to optimize resource allocation across departments.
- Maintained a welcoming front office environment for students, parents, staff, and visitors to promote positive school culture.
- Enhanced student safety by monitoring visitor access and distributing visitor badges as needed.
- Managed school calendar updates for holidays, meetings, conferences, workshops, or special events.
- Supported school events and activities by coordinating schedules, logistics, and resources.
- Improved operational efficiency with accurate record-keeping of student attendance, grades, and other relevant information.
- Increased parent-teacher communication through timely and well-written newsletters, notices, and announcements.
- Enforced punctuality among students with consistent monitoring of tardiness records.
Paraeducator
Soap Lake School District
Soap Lake, WA
09.2000 - 09.2014
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating small group activities and ensuring student engagement.
- Collaborated with educators to develop instructional materials that enhance learning experiences.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers on academic performance and behavior.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WAHigh School Diploma -
Soap Lake High School
Soap Lake06-1980
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WAFashion Merchandising/Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Kinman Business University
Spokane05-1981
Skills
- Strong organization
- Scheduling appointments
- Filing systems
- Parent communication
- Student registration
- School software familiarity
- Student support
- Calendar management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and time management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
Timeline
Elementary School Administrative Assistant
Soap Lake School District
09.2014 - Current
Paraeducator
Soap Lake School District
09.2000 - 09.2014
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Big Bend Community College
High School Diploma -
Soap Lake High School
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Seattle Pacific University
Fashion Merchandising/Business Management - Business Administration And Management
Kinman Business University