TARA JOHNSON
MECHANICSVILLE,VA
Summary
Organized and hardworking administrative professional with 10+ years of experience and exceptional documentation and planning skills. Highly knowledgeable in processes and standards of administrative offices. Advanced skills in customer service and time management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
Hanover, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Registrar
Henrico County Public Schools
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Register new students and transfer students into on site, virtual and dual enrollment classes
- Creates and maintains student cumulative files and other student records; audits for accuracy on at least an annual basis; establishes and maintains secure access to student records; ensures proper disposal of student records; Processes student withdrawals; fulfills records requests for withdrawn students within prescribed time frames; Provides support services to principal(s) and guidance department with scheduling, preparing reports, providing office coverage, etc
- Reviews and processes student variance and residency compliance Leads and oversees all activities about student status changes, maintenance of student academic records, attendance, degree audits, degrees awarded, security, maintenance of student records, and data integrity
Instructional Assistant
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Create lesson plans and assist in the implementation of each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Coordinate activities for behavioral learning tasks for the students
- Make data charts of student’s daily behavior and activities
- Perform clerical tasks such as copying, filing, record keeping, and communicating with the parents of the student and with the department leader to give updates
Deputy Registrar
King William County
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Work with County citizens to vote, type registration cards and compiles registration data
- Update registration information, including processing address and precinct changes
- Maintain current knowledge of laws pertaining to voting, polling, and registration
- Attends annual training sessions on registration and election laws
Recreation Specialist
King William County
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Supervise groups of children during after-school activities
- Plan and organize assigned recreation activities
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise variety of personnel and volunteers
- Promote Recreation Department programs; prepare class and schedule information and market using various media outlets
- Collect and account for program fees and registration; maintain appropriate financial records and prepare state and federally mandated reports
- Respond to requests and inquiries from general public; provide information regarding assigned recreational program area, analyze customer inquiries and determine steps necessary to resolve issues
Office Manager
Chiropractic Centers of Virginia
11.2012 - 02.2015
- Supervise and train employees in proper office practices
- Schedule patient appointments by phone and email, and respond to patient inquiries
- Correspond with law firms and attorneys in matters of billing records
- Obtain coverage and billing information from insurance providers
- Manage cash, check, and credit transactions and maintain payment records
- Promote positive work attitudes and set goals to maximize productivity
- Handle important, confidential documents following federal guidelines
- Plan and coordinate events for marketing and customer appreciation
Owner/ Manager
Farmer Johnson’s Country Kitchen
03.2011 - 11.2012
- Manage employees through recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and training
- Prepare detailed financial reports and summaries for financial management
- Develop and design menu, website, advertisements, and other forms of marketing
- Create and maintain exceptional customer and business relationships
- Proficient in customer service to meet needs of guests
- Arrange catering events for special parties
Education
Communications, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Skills
- Highly Efficient and Productive
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Database Management
- Staff Orientation and Training
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Planning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Registrar
Henrico County Public Schools
02.2023 - 09.2023
Instructional Assistant
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2022 - 02.2023
Deputy Registrar
King William County
02.2020 - 08.2022
Recreation Specialist
King William County
07.2015 - 02.2020
Office Manager
Chiropractic Centers of Virginia
11.2012 - 02.2015
Owner/ Manager
Farmer Johnson’s Country Kitchen
03.2011 - 11.2012
Communications, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate -
Virginia Commonwealth University