Luann D. Walker

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Houston, Texas 77065

August 31, 2015

Dear Prospective Employer,

I am interested in pursuing a part-time receptionist or an administrative assistant position that will allow for flexible days within the regular five day work week. I currently have a part-time position that includes working 2 full days Monday – Friday. My desire is to seek a position in Northwest Houston that will fill in the rest of the week working approximately 2-3 full days between the hours of 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.

At the present I am a retired professional school counselor but I continue to work as a part-time counselor in the Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D. My days are very flexible as I create my own work schedule and work approximately 2 days a week. I provide counseling services to “homeless” students on various campuses and my work schedule for the month will vary according to the school calendar.

My qualifications will not be readily defined as having receptionist or assistant experience but my professional counseling skills in human services do include many qualifications that an excellent assistant must possess. My daily routine was to greet the public, answer phones and dispense information, use computer software, organize numerous files and to perform a variety of administrative functions as directed by supervisors. I have a degree in Professional Counseling and a Masters Degree in Education (Administration and Supervision). My primary job role was utilizing a multitude of high level of interpersonal skills to guide and counsel students and to handle sensitive and confidential information.

I would very much like to be considered for a part-time position that fulfills my desire to work approximately 2 days a week in conjunction with my other job role. I have enclosed an updated resume with current information.

Sincerely,

Luann D. Walker

Luann Walker

12915 Reedwood Ridge Road

Houston, Texas 77065

Cell: 832-***-****

Home: 832-***-****

Home Email: acrhvt@r.postjobfree.com

Work Email: acrhvt@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Part-time Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Qualifications

I am a retired Secondary School Counselor that has a Professional Counseling Certificate and a Masters Degree in Education (Administration and Supervision). I have been in the educational field for 35 years and have been in counseling for 13 years. I feel that my professional counseling skills in human services and my degree in administration and supervision would both be excellent assets for the business world as a part-time receptionist or as an administrative assistant. My job role was to greet people and provide excellent customer service, answer phones and dispense a great deal of information, multitask and organize numerous files, schedule appointments and document information, use Microsoft to enter data and generate reports, create Power Point presentations for public information, maintain and file confidential records, diffuse uncomfortable situations, and follow all guidelines and ethics as required by a professional school counselor.

Education

2000 Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas

Professional Counselor Certificate

1988 University of Houston Clear Lake

Houston, Texas

1983-1985 University of Houston

Houston, Texas

Masters in Education

(Administration & Supervision)

1975-1980 Southwest Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Education

Physical Education - Major

Biology - Minor

Employment

2012 – To

Present Itinerant Counselor – Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Focuses on student’s social and emotional needs as well as academic success.

Communicates closely with and provides support to the Homeless counselor.

Monitors grades of students and reports concerns to the Homeless counselor and the academic advisor.

Provides information and resources to identified homeless students.

Follows up with students regarding college and career readiness.

Individually plans with seniors to provide college and financial aid information.

Individually plans with juniors to provide college and SAT/ACT testing information.

2012 Retired

2005-2012 Counselor

Langham Creek High School

Cy-Fair I.S.D., Houston, Texas

Provided academic guidance and counseling services that were

appropriate to a diverse group of over 500 students yearly.

Advocated on behalf of students and took all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and keep them safe.

Implemented individual and group counseling methods that were appropriate for students.

Evaluated and interpreted academic performance data and disseminated this information to students and guardians.

Worked with the Registrar to maintain records on all students especially seniors, including GPA’s and transcripts.

Generated reports and analyzed transcripts and maintained over 500 confidential school records.

Scheduled students in appropriate courses for successful graduation.

Consulted with students and guardians to assist students with academic/career planning

Educated students about colleges, the college admissions process including scholarships, college entrance exams, and financial aid applications

Wrote official letters of recommendations for seniors

Scheduled and coordinated State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test (STARR)

Disseminated information about standardized tests and helped to administer SAT, ACT, AP and PSAT exams

Used Microsoft products (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and utilized this software for organizing and analyzing data.

Created and conducted presentations to the students and parents using Power Point software

Submitted required reports promptly and accurately as assigned by the Building Principal

2001-2004 Counselor

Watkins Middle School

Cy-Fair I.S.D., Houston, Texas

Responsible for scheduling of students in appropriate courses

Provided direct support services to individual students, small groups, and classrooms

Maintained and filed confidential school records.

Oversaw implementation of school programs as directed by administration.

Scheduled and supervised parent/teacher conferences.

Completed written reports as needed or as requested by Principal

Fulfilled other duties and special projects as assigned by Principal.

1991-2001 Seventh (7th) Grade Science Teacher

Watkins Middle School

Cy-Fair I.S.D., Houston, Texas

1982-1991Seventh (7th) Grade Science Teacher

Cunningham Middle School

Galena Park I.S.D., Galena Park, Texas

1981-1982 Migrant Biology Resource Teacher

San Benito High School

San Benito I.S.D., San Benito, Texas

1980-1981Sixth (6th) Grade Science Teacher

Moye Junior High

Donna, I.S.D., Donna Texas

References upon Request

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