Tara Slentz
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Educational Assistant
Albuquerque Public Schools Administration
Albuquerque, NM
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement and wellbeing.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Life Skills Instructor
Serenity Mesa Recovery Center
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Offered training on cooking and baking
- Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals
- Facilitated sessions in person
- Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth
- Advised on food budgeting
- Taught meal planning and prep.
Bookkeeper
KSC Thrift Shop
10.2013 - 04.2022
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees
- Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Education
No Degree -
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, INAlternative Teachers License Program - Special Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMBachelor of Science - Accounting
National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
National American University
05.2003
High School Diploma -
Lanesville Jr-Sr High School
Lanesville, IN05.1996
Skills
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Literacy development
- Behavioral support
- Student assessment
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom support
- Emotional Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Timeline
Pre-K Educational Assistant
Albuquerque Public Schools Administration
01.2023 - Current
Life Skills Instructor
Serenity Mesa Recovery Center
01.2019 - 12.2022
Bookkeeper
KSC Thrift Shop
10.2013 - 04.2022
No Degree -
Indiana University Southeast
Alternative Teachers License Program - Special Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
National American University - Rapid City
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
National American University
High School Diploma -
Lanesville Jr-Sr High School