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Shirley Ott

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management, problem solving, communication and relationship building skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Assistant

L.C. Tobias Elementary School
12.2019 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Conducted individualized assessments to determine students' academic progress.
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
  • Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.

Teaching Assistant

Trinity Lutheran Preschool
09.2014 - 12.2019


  • Set up and clean classrooms, and supervise daily activities and routines
  • Assist classroom teacher in preparing lesson materials and plans
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Maintained safety by overseeing students in recess environments

Contract Administrator

U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • Prepared, analyzed and reviewed lease contracts and funding packages to ensure compliance with U.S. Bank policies and procedures.
  • Ensured accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local government regulations.
  • Reviewed legal risks, documentation and credit discrepancies and assisted in resolution of any issues.
  • Collaborated with inside sale representatives and business bankers to ensure timely document submission for funding.

Contracts Administrator

GE Capital Vendor Finance
06.1999 - 04.2003
  • Prepared, analyzed and reviewed lease contracts and funding packages to ensure compliance with GE policies and procedures.
  • Ensured accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local government regulations.
  • Reviewed legal risks, documentation and credit discrepancies and assisted in resolution of any issues.
  • Collaborated with equipment finance brokers to ensure timely document submission for funding.

Education

Early Education

Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI

High School Diploma -

St. Francis High School
Honolulu, HI
05.1993

Skills

  • Professional relationship building
  • Compliance Enforcement
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Workflow Management
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive deadlines

Timeline

Special Education Assistant

L.C. Tobias Elementary School
12.2019 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Trinity Lutheran Preschool
09.2014 - 12.2019

Contract Administrator

U.S. Bank Equipment Finance
08.2004 - 05.2006

Contracts Administrator

GE Capital Vendor Finance
06.1999 - 04.2003

Early Education

Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges

High School Diploma -

St. Francis High School

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