Manager Office
Resume:
DELORES STRONG
Houston, Texas 77058 PHONE 281-***-****
EMAIL *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a pre-kindergarten or early learning teaching position that will enable me to utilize my educational background to teach children in giving them a wonderful and enjoyable start to learning.
SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, MS Works, MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Office
Communicate clearly with staff, supervisor, parents and students
Ability to organize and prioritize in an efficient manner
Team Player/Leader
Professional and friendly
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November 2014-August 2015
Clear Lake Montessori Houston, Texas
Teacher Assistant
Assist Pre-Kindergarten teacher with classroom instruction in reading, math, language, writing and self help skills. Maintained classroom daily attendance, prepared lunches and snacks. Supervised outdoor play and arts and crafts activities. Created seasonal themed bulletin boards and classroom door themes.
March 2014-May 2014
K Force/K12 Texas Virtual Academy Test Administrator Houston, Texas
Administered State of Texas Assessment Test, SAKS,STAAR,TAAS,TAKS, ACT and SAT to students enrolled in the K12 Texas Virtual Academy. Checked in each student registered for the tests, making sure that each child is assigned to the correct test on the date and time assigned. Recorded on test sheet grade, student name, type of test, date and location. Read test instructions and guidelines for testing to class before testing began. Monitored the classroom while testing to prevent any inconsistencies.
August 2010-December 2012
Aigbivbalu Family Friendswood, Texas
Home School Teacher/Nanny- Prepared daily lesson plans for preshool and kindergarten children in reading, math, language, phonics and writing. Monitored homework assignments for children ages 7-9 in spelling, math, science, geography and social studies. Supervised outdoor play, nature walks. indoor activities in art, crafts, science fair projects and board games.
June 2009- August2010
Primrose Schools of Friendswood Friendswood, Texas
Lead Teacher for Pre-Kindergarten 2 Classroom of 23 students. Prepared daily lesson plans in reading, math, art, science and physical education. Maintained students progress using assessments as required by the State of Texas. Attended workshops and trainings and completed child development courses as required. Conducted Parent/Teacher Conferences and Implemented the Balanced Learning Curriculum Unit Themes.
May 2008-March 2009
GCCSA Head Start Houston, Texas
Teacher of 17 pre-school children ages 4-5 years at the Gateway/MLK Head Start.
Prepare Unit Themes and lesson plans using City Steps, Early Learning Scholastics and Creative Curriculum guidelines. Screen children before registration in LAP-3 and Dial-3 Assessment to determine skills acquired and skills each child may need according to results.
Implemented Individualized Educational Plans in lesson plans according to each child's needs with daily observations documented. Attend training, workshops, classes as needed to keep abreast of changes in the curriculum.
2006--2008
Pasadena Public Library Pasadena, Texas
Library Assistant
Assisted patrons in locating reference materials, books, journals, media and hands on research with online databases and the internet. Checked in daily newspapers, journals and telephone books added to the library’s collection. Maintained adult and teen department videos, dvds, audio books, cd and art prints. Monitored the Gates Computer lab and Youth Department as needed.
2003-2005
C.A.P. of Lake County/Head Start Program Waukegan, Illinois
Lead Teacher
Taught pre-school children ages 3-5 for the Head Start Program. Prepared daily lesson plans and unit themes implementing the Creative Curriculum Guidelines. Maintained tracking, screening assessments and evaluation of children progress using LAP 3 and Dial 3. Conducted Parent/Teacher conferences and Home Visits as required.
2005-2006
Sunland Engineering Houston, Texas
Data Entry/Scanner
Input information for tenants into database for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees.
Scanned invoices, contracts, utilities and vouchers into system.
2002-2003
Novum Pharmaceuticals Houston, Texas
Clinical Research Associate
Screened and observed in clinical trials for medications administered by pharmaceutical company.
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1997-2002
University of Houston Houston, Texas
Library Technician/Office Manager/Supervisor
Under direct supervision of the Head of Information Services
Hired, trained and coordinated the work activities of the office personnel. Performed employee evaluations
Answered multiple phone lines, filing, faxing, typing correspondence and distributing mail
Support staff for the information help desk and electronic publications center.
Maintained Information Services office procedures, policies, student budgets and time sheets
Scheduled staff for help desk, on calls, weekly and night/weekend.
1991-1996
University of Houston Houston, Texas
Office Coordinator/Senior Library Specialist/Library Associate
Assistant to Business Manager for the Library
Procured all office supplies, Maintenance and Ordinance Records, updated and maintained supply account log. Submitted travel requests, hotel accommodations and expense reports for Dean of Libraries and administrators. Submitted Purchase requisitions, Service Center Requisitions, resolved vendor disputes for supplies or equipment ordered and received.
Performed annual evaluations, monthly budget reports, payroll and timesheets.
Processed 150-200 interlibrary loan requests daily from libraries in the United States and Canada.
1990
Lincoln Parish Library Ruston, Louisiana
Ordered and cataloged new books added to the library collection
Guided patrons to reference resources in order to locate specific materials
Assisted and instructed patrons in the use of reference resources
Charged materials in and out to patrons
1989-1978
Ouachita Parish Public Library Monroe, Louisiana
Library Associate II/Library Associate III
Assisted patrons in locating materials using reference resources, indexes, catalogs and interlibrary loan.
Charged materials in and out to patrons, processed weekly and monthly circulation statistics.
Managed Bookmobile services and scheduling of routes to rural communities.
Coordinated the library's Audio Visual department- ordered videocassettes, microfilms, art prints, cameras and media equipment.
1976-1978
Ouachita Parish School Board Monroe, Louisiana
Teacher Aide
Tutoring Title I students in reading and math under direct supervision of certified Teacher
Prepared lesson plans, board activities, games and evaluated each student’s progress
Education Bachelor of Arts, General Studies/Library Science
Post graduate courses in Elementary Education and Special Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana
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