Karen A. Parlato
Buffalo, New York 14216
716-***-**** Cell
************@*****.***
An outgoing, creative, dedicated team player with a commitment for all to realize and obtain their personal best, for maximum growth. To transfer current professional skills back for team success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Buffalo Hearing and Speech, Williamsville, NewYork (8/2017-current)
Administrative Assistant
•Check therapist paperwork for accuracy and Erie/Niagara County compliance
•Enter therapist sessions into company database
•Compute therapist payroll
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, Buffalo, New York (12/2014 – 8/2017)
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
•Reroute calls using multi-phone line
•Operate office machines like mailing equipment,fax,scanner and voicemail
•Perform data entry on various computer spreadsheets
•Making appointments for senior administration
•Greeting visitors in a professional manner
•Writing professional business letters
•Maintaining office records
Saint Bernadette School, Orchard Park, New York (09/2007-6/2014)
English Teacher, 6, 7, 8th grade ELA
•Created and implemented curriculum for Common Core State Standards and RTI plans
•Involved and headed in activities such as Reading Night, Math Night, Art Show, Creative Director of “Give My Regards To Broadway,” and 8th grade trip to Washington chaperone.
Jamestown High School, Jamestown, New York (9/2005-2007)
English Teacher, integrated 9 & 10th Video Works Program
•Collaborated and aided in organization of student project show at Regg Lenna Theater
•Attended seminars, Critical Thinking using Inquiry, Step Up to Writing, Reading
Institute with Kelly Gallagher and Max
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
New York State certification in secondary English Education 7-12.
Master of Science in Secondary English Education
State University at New York College at Buffalo
Education GPA 3.5/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education 7-12
State University at New York College at Buffalo
Education GPA 3.6/4.0
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft Word
Power Point
Excel
Access
Company specific programs
Saint Bernadette Church, Orchard Park, New York (9/2009- 4/2013)
•Catechist
•Involved in church social functions