Teresa Munch
Mundelein,IL
Summary
Highly focused, detail oriented administrative assistant with a great work ethic. Effective multitasker, able to handle simultaneous clerical projects with accuracy and professionalism. Adept at working independently, with little or no guidance. Also works well in a team environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Tripp Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for daily attendance. Kept admin informed of students with excessive absences.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Country Meadows Elementary School
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Establish strong relationships with students and teachers.
- Collaborate with team members.
- Problem solve challenges, celebrate successes.
- Support student behavioral goals.
- Maintain accurate data on students.
- Supported students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms, promoting inclusion and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between general education teachers and special education staff to ensure consistency in instruction and accommodations.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by implementing proactive behavior management strategies.
- Acted as a positive role model for students, demonstrating empathy, patience, and a solution-focused mindset.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with academic or behavioral challenges, increasing their understanding and participation in class activities.
- Contributed to the creation of a safe and supportive learning environment where all students felt valued and accepted.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Hawthorn Elementary North School
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Admin. Assistant to the Director of World Language
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Planned and oversaw the division calendar in coordination with director's calendar.
- Managed confidential student records.
- Ordering supplies and managed payments and billing.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for educational conferences.
- Greeted students entering the office.
- Assisted teachers with daily tasks and trekked CPD hours.
- Coordinated bilingual testing, ordered supplies and proctored said test.
- Facilitated communication between the Director and staff members to ensure smooth operation of departmental activities.
Administrative Assistant
Libertyville School District 70
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Created and distributed monthly school newsletter.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Maintained record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled substitutes.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Education
No Degree - Education
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06.1981
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Great communication skills
- Accurate and detailed
- Professionalism
- Self-Motivated
- Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
- Dedication/ Hard worker
- Positive attitude/ Energy
- Flexibility/ Adaptability
- Ability to work in a team
- Friendly/outgoing personality
- Honesty/Integrity
- Reliable/Responsible
- Computer Proficiency
- Strong Problem Solver
Certification
- Paraprofessional License with the Illinois State Board pf Education, IEIN 1007019
- Real Estate License
References
Mrs. Julie Shaver - Country Meadows, Assistant Principal - (847) 293-1010
Mrs. Katie Powell - Country Meadows, 5th Grade Teacher - (443) 474-3912
Ms. Natalie Dowell - Country Meadows, Special Education Teacher - (847) 452-9764
Mrs. Alexa Halbert - Woodlawn, Behavior Analyst - (617) 504-0296
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Tripp Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Country Meadows Elementary School
10.2020 - 11.2023
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Hawthorn Elementary North School
08.2018 - 10.2020
Admin. Assistant to the Director of World Language
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
08.2017 - 08.2018
Administrative Assistant
Libertyville School District 70
08.2006 - 06.2017
No Degree - Education
College of DuPage
- Paraprofessional License with the Illinois State Board pf Education, IEIN 1007019
- Real Estate License
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