PRECIOUS SHANKS ********.******@*****.*** 917-***-****
I am ambitious and driven. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive toward. I’m not comfortable with settling, and I’m always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness. In my last role, I was promoted to a leadership position after less than a year with the company
Graduated 2009 *AA in Business Administration
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary 8/2015-Current
Paraprofessional Jacksonville, FL
Distributed teaching materials such as textbooks, papers, pencils and workbooks
Created various bulletin boards with students' projects for display to the entire school
Mentored and tutored students in a one-on-one setting with their vocabulary and spelling lessons
Conducted assessment tests on various kindergarten students for quarterly advancement
Contributed strong communication and interpersonal relations skills toward working with students from all learning levels and socioeconomic backgrounds
Optimized academic efficiency by providing school-wide clerical support while serving as a primary information resource.
Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School 8/2009 -5/2015
Administrative Assistant Dobbs Ferry, NY
Scheduled all parent conferences, playground and classroom aides' schedules, formulated early release, rainy day and/or snowy day schedules, planned all field trips including arranging for reservations and transportation and payment to venue.
Maintained budget including classified staff salary, supply and state and federal grant monies.
Inventoried and ordered supplies, processed purchase orders and requisitions.
Westchester Processing and Distribution 7/2005-6/2009
Mailroom Clerk White Plains, NY
Ensured that incoming public inquiries and staff mail is correctly opened, logged,
date stamped, and sorted into traditional categories for distribution to appropriate units and staff
Assisted in the organization of the unit mail management system
Assisted other mail clerks regarding ongoing office moves and misdirected mail
Adjusted and monitored the operation of automated mail processing equipment
Identified, screened, and prepared files for preservation and disposition
PROFIENCIES
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and requirements
Highly organized and detail oriented
Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment
Profound ability to exercise independent judgment, decision and a high level of confidentiality