Samantha Edwards
Reedville,VA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cleaning Services
06.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Provide cleaning services per clients request and needs
Paraprofessional
Bedford County Public Schools
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Assistant Director/ Teacher
Kingdom Kids
08.2012 - 05.2019
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
Paraprofessional
Northumberland County Public Schools
09.2009 - 04.2017
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Administrative Assistant
Essential Systems Consulting
06.2001 - 06.2009
- 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.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA01.1993
High School Diploma -
Northumberland High School
Heathsville, VA06.1992
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff Management
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service Management
- Scheduling
- Goal Setting
- Quality Assurance
- Employee Relations
- Staff training/development
- Staff Development
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
Additional Information
Active member of White Stone Church of the Nazarene. I serve as a ministry leader for Celebrate Recovery. I am on the praise team and love to work in the teen and children's ministry. I am very dedicated to my church and love serving there with all my heart.
I also have served on the March of Dimes and the Relay for Life committee.
I have been a Girl Scout leader for 10 years.
I have served on the Little League board as well as a coach.
During my years of teaching I also served as a volleyball and softball coach.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bedford County Public Schools
08.2021 - 10.2022
Owner
Cleaning Services
06.2019 - Current
Assistant Director/ Teacher
Kingdom Kids
08.2012 - 05.2019
Paraprofessional
Northumberland County Public Schools
09.2009 - 04.2017
Administrative Assistant
Essential Systems Consulting
06.2001 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Rappahannock Community College
High School Diploma -
Northumberland High School
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