Tamara Ackerman
Norton,OH
Summary
Experienced with classroom management and student support, ensuring engaging learning environment. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to assist in lesson delivery and daily classroom activities. Knowledge of educational tools and techniques to foster positive student outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Assistant
Summit ESC
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Assisted educators in classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Developed instructional materials to enhance learning experiences for diverse learners.
- Supported students with special needs through tailored assistance and individualized attention.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and adapt activities for varying abilities.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated classroom activities, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to schedules.
- Facilitated communication between parents and teachers regarding student performance and behavior.
- Organized educational resources, maintaining an orderly environment conducive to learning.
- Supervised lunch periods and recess times, maintaining an orderly environment during breaks from academic workloads.
- Aided students individually or in small groups, reinforcing material taught by the teacher.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.
- Assisted teachers in managing class behavior, resulting in a more focused learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Organized and maintained instructional materials, contributing to a well-structured learning space.
- Collated and stapled packets of worksheets and other materials.
- Managed attendance records, ensuring accurate documentation of each student''s presence or absence from class sessions.
- Assisted in the organization of school-wide events, such as assemblies and fundraisers, to foster a strong sense of community among students, staff, and parents.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in the classroom.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing atmosphere within the classroom, fostering emotional well-being among students.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Cleaned and organized art supplies and related materials.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for students who needed additional support or challenge.
- Provided feedback on student performance, helping teachers identify areas for improvement.
- Supported students with special needs, ensuring their full participation in classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Supported development of individual education plans for students needing extra assistance.
- Implemented strategies to improve students' organizational and study skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Encouraged positive student behavior by implementing reward system.
- Facilitated safe and inclusive classroom setting, where all students felt valued and able to contribute.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of student progress and attendance to monitor educational growth.
- Organized and managed classroom resources to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Building Secretary
Hudson Middle School
06.2026 - Current
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient communication among staff and students.
- Coordinated scheduling for school events, optimizing resource allocation and participant engagement.
- Assisted in maintaining student records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district regulations.
- Developed filing systems to improve document retrieval efficiency for administrative staff.
- Supported budget preparation processes through accurate data entry and financial tracking activities.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or tasks as needed within the fast-paced work environment.
- Ensured facility maintenance by coordinating with custodial services and reporting issues promptly.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for administration members attending conferences or offsite meetings, optimizing itineraries accordingly.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling personal records and files for employees and students.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through exceptional customer service skills when interacting with staff, visitors, and parents.
- Provided support during emergency situations by executing established procedures effectively under pressure.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and maintaining organized records.
Administrative Assistant
Summit ESC
02.2015 - 07.2026
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for executive team.
- Implemented efficient filing systems for improved document retrieval.
- Assisted in preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholder meetings.
- Streamlined office supply inventory processes to enhance resource availability.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and correspondence.
- Provided training support to new administrative staff on office procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Education
Child Psychology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Scheduling appointments
- Document management
- Report preparation
- Meeting coordination
- Budgeting and finance
- Customer service
- Phone etiquette
- Organization
- Accounts payable
- Task prioritization
- Appointment coordination
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Supply ordering
- Calendar management
- Spreadsheet management
- Patience and empathy
- Educational assistance
- Classroom organization
- Small group instruction
- Teacher support
- Instructional support
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Individual instruction
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Documentation
- Behavior improvements
Certification
Paraprofessional licenses
35 yrs in the classroom with behavioral students.
Timeline
Building Secretary
Hudson Middle School
06.2026 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Summit ESC
02.2015 - 07.2026
Classroom Assistant
Summit ESC
08.2010 - 02.2015
Child Psychology
Penn Foster Career School