Samantha Flaherty
Saint Louis Park,MN
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Groveland Elementary School
Minnetonka, MN
12.2021 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
Victoria, MN
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Developed bilingual abilities in Spanish through immersive conversation and activities.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Administrative Assistant
Renaluz
Xalapa, Ver, Mexico
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Recorded new hires, pay roll, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Education
Masters in Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Psychology
ISEP
MexicoSpecialist in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Universidad De Xalapa
07.2016
Skills
- Multicultural Awareness
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Skill-Building Support
- Technology-Based Strategies
- Student Learning Support
- Office Management
- New Business Development
- Database Organization
- Customer Relations
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Groveland Elementary School
12.2021 - Current
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
06.2018 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant
Renaluz
09.2017 - 05.2018
Masters in Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Psychology
ISEP
Specialist in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Universidad De Xalapa