Sarah Sobus
Britton,MI
Summary
Highly skilled in supporting special education administrators and teachers, with significant experience in record-keeping, scheduling meetings, and maintaining student files. Strong organizational skills coupled with adeptness in using educational software for efficient administration. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information discreetly while fostering positive relationships with parents, staff, and students. Known for providing exceptional support to special education processes that enhance overall productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Assistant
Saline Area Schools
Saline, Michigan
08.2023 - Current
- I provide a comprehensive range of complex and confidential administrative and clerical support, ensuring effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and parents as needed, while assisting in the adherence to legal, administrative, and Michigan Department of Education policy requirements related to school building activities.
- My Essential Functions:
- Act as the primary point of contact for visitors entering and exiting the building.
- Utilize visitor management systems to screen and verify visitors to the facility.
- Generate and manage accountable student records and program data utilizing PowerSchool.
- Prepare, submit, verify, and certify student/program data submissions for mandated state reports.
- Serve as the initial point of contact for students who may be unwell, and seek medical assistance from the school nurse when necessary.
- Coordinate the building calendar in collaboration with Community Education through the Eleyo system.
- Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, as well as through phone calls, emails, and fax communications.
- Proficiency in computer technology and software, including Google Suite, Microsoft Excel and Word, New World Systems, Kalpa, Eleyo, Talent Ed, and PowerSchool.
- Maintain documents, files, and records to ensure an up-to-date reference and an audit trail for compliance purposes.
- Serve as a liaison with external organizations concerning building activities and operations.
- Strong interpersonal and judgment skills to effectively engage with students, parents, staff, and the public.
- Additional related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Instructional Assistant
Tecumseh Public Schools/Edustaff
Tecumseh, MI
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Support students with special needs in understanding the curriculum by tailoring approaches to their individual learning styles.
- Foster a safe and supportive environment that promotes growth and learning in alignment with established policies and standards.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement accommodation plans for students.
- Serve as a resource for managing complex disciplinary and physical situations that necessitate intervention, assessment, and follow-up.
- Uphold confidentiality regarding all personal information.
- Communicate and interact effectively and consistently with students, parents, and staff members.
- Attend all required staff meetings, events, and training sessions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Salon Owner/Stylist
Studio 12 Salon
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2010 - 08.2015
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business.
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the salon to maintain high standards of service delivery.
- Maintained salon finances, including budgeting, payroll and bookkeeping.
- Organized and scheduled appointments for clients using software systems.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in the salon at all times.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork and responding to emails.
- Monitored stock levels of products used in services offered at the salon.
- Analyzed financial reports on a monthly basis to identify areas of improvement in the business.
- Assessed inventory needs for hair care products, cosmetics. on an ongoing basis.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat business from satisfied clients.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers who provide necessary items for running the salon.
- Adhered to state laws and regulations regarding licensure, sanitation standards.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining professionalism.
- Ordered supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Credits Earned -
Macomb Community College
01.2000
Cosmetology Degree -
David Pressley - Royal Oak
01.1998
Graduated -
Utica High School
01.1998
Skills
- Build authentic relationships
- Effectively communicate
- Provide excellent customer service
- Scheduling
- Maintaining all client records
- Conflict resolution
- Maintain inventory
- Place orders accordingly
- Perform various clerical duties
- Documenting
- Mailing
- Filing
- Inputting data
- Maintain office equipment and furnishings
- Crisis management
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Effective Communication
- Classroom inclusion
- Reading and Writing Support
- Student Supervision
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Faculty support
- Student Health and Safety
- Conflict Resolution
- Clerical Support
Certification
CPI Certified, 03/2023
Volunteer positions
- MOPS Tecumseh, Board Member/ Social Media Director, Tecumseh, MI, 09/2017, 02/2020
- Moms Club of Tecumseh, Treasurer/ VP of Membership, Tecumseh, MI, 08/2016, 08/2018
References
available on request
Timeline
Office Assistant
Saline Area Schools
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Tecumseh Public Schools/Edustaff
10.2022 - 08.2023
Salon Owner/Stylist
Studio 12 Salon
04.2010 - 08.2015
Credits Earned -
Macomb Community College
Cosmetology Degree -
David Pressley - Royal Oak
Graduated -
Utica High School