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Shawna Slusher

Roanoke,VA

Summary

Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.

Work History

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Roanoke County Public Schools
2013.10 - 2014.06
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Alerted instructor and ABA of student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.

Payroll Tax Manager

CBIZ Payroll
2006.04 - 2013.10
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas for 20 employees.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
  • Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to senior managment.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with tax-related questions.
  • Uploaded tax records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll tax processing functions.
  • Tested and implemented new tax updates.
  • Processed and filed quarter-end and year-end taxes in the payroll system for over 3,000 employers.

Payroll Tax Analyst

CBIZ Payroll
2001.10 - 2006.04
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
  • Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
  • Prepared and filed accurate and timely payroll tax returns and other related reports to comply with tax laws and regulations.
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employers to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Completed payroll taxes accurately and timely to meet employer expectations.
  • Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employer payroll tax information.
  • Responded to employer questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employers.
  • Developed and implemented payroll procedures to streamline workflow.
  • Researched and responded to state discrepancies regarding clients taxes.
  • Processed and filed quarter-end and year-end taxes in the payroll system for over 3,000 employers.

Education

Psychology & Special Teacher Education

Mary Baldwin College
Roanoke, VA

Accounting

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA

High School Diploma -

William Byrd High School
Vinton, VA

Skills

  • Instructional Support
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Student Supervision
  • Activity Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Resolving Discrepancies
  • Reviewing Timesheets
  • HR Support
  • Tax Law Knowledge
  • Tax Law Understanding
  • Upgrading Systems
  • Compliance Understanding

Timeline

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Roanoke County Public Schools
2013.10 - 2014.06

Payroll Tax Manager

CBIZ Payroll
2006.04 - 2013.10

Payroll Tax Analyst

CBIZ Payroll
2001.10 - 2006.04

Psychology & Special Teacher Education

Mary Baldwin College

Accounting

Virginia Western Community College

High School Diploma -

William Byrd High School

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