Sheryl Thompson
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Conscientious individual known for providing service with a smile. A detail-oriented Attendance Clerk with expertise in truancy reporting, keeping records on disciplinary actions and updating student account information.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Attendance Specialist
Oakland Unified Schools
Oakland, CA
09.1986 - Current
- Maintained confidential records of all student absences according to state guidelines.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from parents and guardians concerning their child's attendance status.
- Conducted meetings with students, parents, guardians, and faculty members to discuss attendance issues.
- Worked closely with other departments within the school system on various initiatives related to improving student engagement and attendance.
- Provided guidance to teachers regarding attendance policies and procedures.
- Reviewed relevant data from previous years' performance evaluations when evaluating current year's progress towards meeting set goals for improved student attendance rates.
- Assisted in the development of plans to improve overall school attendance goals.
- Analyzed student data to identify patterns of absences, tardiness, and early dismissals.
- Investigated cases involving disputes over reported absences or tardiness's.
- Compiled detailed reports summarizing monthly and yearly student absence trends.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, preparing letters.
- Verified attendance records for accuracy and completeness in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Initiated contact with students' families when necessary to address chronic absences or tardiness issues.
- Collaborated with school staff members on strategies for improving student attendance rates.
- Monitored student attendance by tracking daily sign-ins and sign-outs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and district policies related to attendance matters.
- Placed calls to parents to determine reasons for students' absences, meticulously noting details.
Skills
- Report Generation
- Office Administration
- Attendance Records Maintenance
- Student database management
- Data Entry
- Clerical Support
Timeline
Attendance Specialist
Oakland Unified Schools
09.1986 - Current
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