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Sheri Gurney

Slate Hill

Summary

Highly motivated, organized, and dedicated professional with 11+ years of experience supporting administrators in educational settings. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal and human relations skills, fostering strong relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and the broader community. Compassionate and empathetic with a high emotional intelligence (EQ), bringing warmth, understanding, and professionalism to every interaction. Proven track record of efficiently managing the school’s main office and overall building operations to enhance productivity and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment. Possesses extensive knowledge of office procedures, records management, and coordination of meetings, interviews, and events. Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality and delivers excellent public relations and customer service.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Typist

Minisink Valley Intermediate School
03.2019 - Current
  • Manage all daily operations of the school’s main office, ensuring efficient administrative support to building administrators, faculty, and staff.
  • Provide direction to faculty and staff throughout the day to meet the evolving operational needs of the building.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for parents, students, district officials, and the community, consistently delivering excellent public relations and support.
  • Coordinate meetings, interviews, and school-wide events; manage schedules and logistics to ensure seamless execution.
  • Oversee and execute the full NY State Testing process, from initial planning to completion, including the creation of personalized procedures to ensure compliance, accuracy, and security.
  • Manage student registration, enrollment, and withdrawals; maintain accurate, confidential student records and process all incoming and outgoing record requests.
  • Maintain and manage detailed attendance records and documentation for student tracking and school operations.
  • Proficient in SchoolTool, including the creation of classrooms, teacher assignments, and complete scheduling input.
  • Design and implement morale-building materials and initiatives that foster a supportive and positive school culture.
  • Publish and distribute daily internal communications to staff, including important updates, events, and reminders.
  • Collaborate with teachers and social workers to support students experiencing emotional or behavioral distress, providing a safe, calming space and one-on-one attention while guiding students through calming strategies and emotional regulation.
  • Handle a wide range of office communications and correspondence, utilizing Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other digital platforms.
  • Maintain confidentiality, ensure compliance with school district protocols, and uphold the highest professional standards in all office practices.

Typist

Minisink Valley Elementary School
08.2014 - 03.2019
  • Performed general administrative tasks including answering phones and emails, filing, copying, faxing, managing office supply inventory, and generating correspondence.
  • Provided comprehensive support to the Principal, Assistant Principal, teachers, and staff to ensure the smooth operation of daily school activities and the academic year.
  • Greeted and assisted all visitors to the main office, including superintendents, child advocates, social workers, CPS agents, state police, parents, and students.
  • Designed and implemented morale-boosting initiatives and created materials to foster a positive, supportive environment for both students and staff.
  • Maintained accurate student attendance records and documented daily school events.
  • Published and distributed daily communications and school news to the entire staff.
  • Collaborated with teachers and social workers to support students in emotional or behavioral distress, providing timely one-on-one attention or a calming environment as needed.

Substitute Teacher (Per Diem)

Minisink Valley Central School District
11.2012 - 06.2014
  • Provided classroom instruction in the absence of full-time teachers across various grade levels and subjects.
  • Maintained a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for students.
  • Followed lesson plans and classroom procedures as outlined by the regular teacher, ensuring continuity of instruction.
  • Adapted to a wide variety of classroom environments and student needs with flexibility and professionalism.
  • Managed classroom behavior and addressed student concerns to maintain order and promote learning.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, promoting trust and respect in the classroom setting.

Primary Childcare Giver & Household Manager

Gurney Household
09.2004 - 08.2014
  • Raised three children in a stable, nurturing, and educational environment, supporting their academic and social development.
  • Managed household operations for a family of five with budgeting, scheduling, and logistics coordination.
  • Volunteered at the elementary and intermediate schools as a class parent and active member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
  • Co-founded and helped manage Moms of Minisink, a community group focused on “Families Helping Families.”

Learning Coordinator

Unilever United States Inc.
01.2001 - 08.2004
  • Managed the transition of logistics management program and internal online registration systems to an external vendor, ensuring a smooth and efficient handover.
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Learning Management Team, launching new training initiatives aligned with corporate strategies.
  • Supported, monitored, and enhanced internal learning platforms and online systems: tracked training sessions and implemented design changes for improvement.
  • Created, maintained, and distributed an annual training calendar, collaborated with employees and managers to assess training and developmental needs.
  • Documented and standardized end-to-end training launch processes to improve efficiency and reduce rollout costs.
  • Evaluated the Learning Coordinator role, identified areas for improvement, implemented changes to boost responsibility and productivity.
  • Strengthened internal relationships and vendor communications, improving service quality and department credibility.
  • Streamlined North American training program management, reducing costs and increasing delivery efficiency.
  • Tracked participation metrics and created post-training evaluation reports to guide continuous improvement efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05-1999

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities across diverse populations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to confidentiality
  • Adaptable and solution-oriented in high-pressure environments
  • Positive and proactive attitude in fostering a supportive work culture
  • Compassionate and empathetic, with a high emotional intelligence (EQ)

Technical Skills:

Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Project

Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Drive

Student Information Systems: SchoolTool, Frontline (AESOP), Envision (Citrix)

Other Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Canva

Timeline

Senior Typist

Minisink Valley Intermediate School
03.2019 - Current

Typist

Minisink Valley Elementary School
08.2014 - 03.2019

Substitute Teacher (Per Diem)

Minisink Valley Central School District
11.2012 - 06.2014

Primary Childcare Giver & Household Manager

Gurney Household
09.2004 - 08.2014

Learning Coordinator

Unilever United States Inc.
01.2001 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Connecticut