Lynn M. Korkowski
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Plainfield, IL 60585 Email: **********@*******.***
High-energy, multi-faceted special needs assistant with advanced
administrative, organizational, and interaction skills. Critical
competencies include:
. Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant
. Continuous learning of new technologies, software, and personal
computers
. Patient and supportive provider of special needs care
. Advanced day care, behavioral management, and reading strategies
provider
Relevant Work Experience:
Prudential Property & Casualty
Insurance Company Oak Brook, IL 1980 - 1988
Senior Personnel Specialist
Functioned as the Benefits Administrator for this regional office.
. Managed local benefits administration functions.
. Led tuition reimbursement activities and ensured program compliance.
. Reviewed, processed, and ensured policy compliance with all salary
administration activities.
. Conducted new hire orientation and employee assimilation activities.
. Maintained all leaves of absence requests.
. Maintained and ensured the security of all confidential human resources
related documents.
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Prudential - PruCare
Plus Indianapolis, Indiana 1988 - 1989
Administrative Assistant to the Medical Director and Office Manager
Provided advance clerical and administrative support to regional office
leaders.
. Prepared correspondence, maintained files, screened calls, arranged
meetings and travel itineraries, completed expense reports, handled cash
transactions, and led various human resources administrative support
functions.
. Processed and ensured the control of highly sensitive and confidential
information.
Other Experience:
Indian Prairie School District
204 Aurora, Illinois 2004 - Present
Supported Education Teaching Assistant
Providing educational and personal care support to Special Needs children.
. Care provided to students between Kindergarten and the Sixth Grade.
. Special needs support provided to students with disabilities including
ADHD, ADD, Autism, Aspergers, LD, Bi-Polar Disorder, and other behavioral
disorders.
. Created and developed reports on student progress, training, and
behaviors exhibited within and outside of the classroom.
Blue Valley School
District Olathe, Kansas 2003 - 2004
Special Needs Para Educator
Provided educational and personal care support to Special Needs children.
. Care provided to students between Kindergarten and the Fifth Grade.
. Supported special needs children in group settings within the classroom
and individually in the Learning Resource Center.
Church of Ascension
Overland Park, Kansas 2002
Day Care Provider
Provided day care for children of teachers at the school
. Care provided for students ranging in age from eight weeks to two years.
Saint Peter's
Preschool Carmel, Indiana 1995-1996
Teacher's Assistant
Assisted teachers for three separate classes.
. Worked rotating schedules in support of multiple classroom assignments
for children ranging in age from one year to three and one-half years.
. Functioned as a Lead Teacher when necessary to support ongoing classroom
teaching assignments.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Willowbrook High School, Villa
Park, Illinois
ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Microsoft Word and Excel Courses
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification
Paraprofessional Certification
Para Educator In-Service Training
Insurance Institute of America Certification