Assistant Office
Resume:
DaraWatson
**** ***** **** **** *** ( Capitol Heights, MD 20743
301-***-**** ( **********@*****.***
PROFILE
Effective Work Skills - Reliable, resourceful, versatile, self-motivated,
organized, valuable team player with excellent communication skills,
ability to work independently and effectively.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Human Service/Counseling Studies, Capella University,
June 2011 -- 4.0 GPA
Web Design and Internet Web Management Certificate, Prince George's
Community College 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Graphic Design, Morgan State University, 2007 - 3.2
GPA
Diploma: Arts and Communications, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 2003 - 3.5
COMPUTER & SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook, Word
Perfect, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, MAC OS Platform, Windows
Platform.
WORK HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant 08/2010-
Present
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS)
o Greet, assist and direct visitors and parents with school related
inquiries.
o Develop positive rapport with students and parents in relation to
their academics and registration and school policies.
o Maintain office effectiveness by organizing documents, student files
and confidential information.
o Work closely with the school Social Worker in reference to student
attendance and truancy.
o Record and manage student information via DC-STARS database; generate
various reports.
o Assist the registrar with helping students in need of supplies,
guidance and educational assistance.
o Co-facilitator of Student Support Team (SST) meetings and services of
students in need of academic intervention and ensuring student success
is achieved.
o Communicate via phone, e-mail and/or face-to-face with parents and
students regarding student registration procedures, policies and
documents.
o Handle registration and enrollment, withdrawal and transferring of
students with the registrar.
o Work closely with DCPS Central Office sectors involving school/staff
inquiries and concerns.
o Managed and maintained substitute teacher schedules and pay via e-
School Solutions software.
o Answer and direct phone calls and questions to administration and
staff.
o Act as homeless family liaison with DCPS Homeless program
representative to help needy families with transportation needs.
o Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
o Assist Timekeeper with payroll and leave in PeopleSoft and individual
employee files.
o Assist principal with making and maintaining appointments.
o Assist teachers and staff with administrative needs.
o Provide support to special programs, events and maintaining school-
wide beautification.
o Contributed to the effective distribution and handling of standardized
testing materials.
Instructional Assistant/Desktop Specialist
7/2009-08/2010
HOWARD ROAD ACADEMY PUBLIC Previously Employed 07/2007 -
08/2008
CHARTER SCHOOL
o Provided educational assistance to the primary teacher during daily
lessons.
o Maintained student information and grades in PowerTeacher database.
o Assisted in executing the lesson plan and enhancing student study
habits.
o Continued with the lessons as planned in the absence of the primary
teacher.
o Created and designed materials for school-wide promotion and
enrollment.
o Designed posters and advertisement for school events.
o Mentored pre-adolescent girls on and off school grounds pertaining to
education and life skills; guided and advised students on educational
goals, continuing education and courses; supported and built on their
understanding of the importance of education.
o Supported student growth and academics through events, parent
collaboration and student activities.
Special Education Assistant 9/2008 -
6/2009
MAXIM STAFFING SOLUTIONS
DCPS
o Assisted primary teacher in keeping an orderly, safe environment in
the classroom with students who have autism or other learning
disabilities.
o Worked one on one with students who need special help in specific
areas.
o Assisted the teacher in documenting the progress of each student's
Individual Educational Program (IEP) goals.
o Participated in daily activities that help the students' sensory
recognition.
o Monitored students and their interactions with other students and
staff members in social activities and group functions.
o Helped students develop personal, social and academic skills through
daily interactive activities.
Radiology Assistant 07/2006
- 08/2006
GREATER SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
o Re-organized entire x-ray file room with new system.
o Sorted, alphabetized, and/or placed in numerical order various
documents for filing or storage.
o Acted as back up assistant to Senior Radiologist.
Graphic Designer/Event Staff
07/2005 - Present
SINCERELY YOUR EVENT, LLC
o Creatively assist clients in meeting their design needs for special
events.
o Operate design software to design, layout and produce printed
materials.
o Provide marketing assistance for events with e-marketing, direct mail
and face to face efforts.
o Provide assistance to Event Planner pre, post and onsite.
o Web publishing.
Office Assistant 05/2004
- 08/2004
DB CONSULTING GROUP, INC
o Arranged and maintained educational grant applications in
chronological order.
o Logged grant application information into Microsoft Access.
o Maintained Access database updating current grant application
information.
o Designed reports as needed from existing Access databases and
maintained computerized reports.
o Assisted Project Managers and Event Planners with grant application
reviews.
o Developed Excel templates for spreadsheets and databases.
Office Assistant 06/2001
- 09/2001
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
o Participated in organizing and executing community promotional events.
o Provided marketing assistance with face-to-face efforts.
o Maintained inventory files and acted as backup receptionist.
o Performed general clerical duties related to assigned area and
department.
o Developed monthly newsletter using Word Perfect.
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