Admin

TERESA ELIZABETH PRITCHETT

Email: *************@*****.*** (c) 301-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I am a committed and effective worker with a proven 20 plus years of exceptional administrative experience in various types of settings from corporate to schools. I am a very dependable and hard-working person who loves to learn new things.

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ 2017-Present (June 2022)

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

Friendly High School Fort Washington, MD 1997

Diploma earned

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Guidepost Montessori Waldorf, MD November 2021-Present

Assistant Head of School

Lead community outreach initiatives including but not limited to grass-roots local marketing projects

Plan and coordinate outreach events such as open houses, parent education nights, and other events as necessary

Attend and participate in all outreach events

Handle entire enrollment process with prospective parents including initial contact, email and phone follow-up, tour scheduling, tour-conducting, extending offers, and enrolling into program

Utilize CRM system to maintain detailed notes on each prospective and enrolled family to ensure highly customized service is provided

Conduct tours

Forge strong relationships with families that are maintained even after enrollment

Ensure data entered into CRM is accurate at all times

Maintain waitlist for campus

Work with the Head of School to create a compelling and collaborative campus culture within the framework of the Guidepost culture which emphasizes Guidepost’s core values, and attracts, retains, and motivates a team of top-quality staff

Support all aspects of day-to-day campus operations including billing, compliance, facilities maintenance, ordering, etc.

Work with the Head of School to ensure school meets all regulatory requirements Support scheduling process at school

Assistant Guide (February 2021-November 2021)

Maintain a meticulously clean and orderly prepared environment

Perform prep-work to ensure classroom environment is ready for students on a daily basis

Provide close supervision to children, always making sure they are safe and the group is in compliance with state-mandated teacher to child ratios

Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters their independence

Observe children and share your observations with Lead Guides

Redirect children as necessary to protect Guides’ presentation time and peers’ concentration, and to maintain a peaceful and productive learning environment

Implement feedback provided by Lead Guides, your Head of School, and your regional Montessori Mentor

Ensure interactions with parents about routine issues or anecdotes from the child’s day are positive and upbeat

Ensure any information about significant student issues or parent concerns are communicated to the Lead Guide, so that (s)he can communicate directly with parents

Problem-solve challenging student issues with Lead Guides

Participate in regular staff meetings

Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor

Participate in community outreach, classroom celebrations, and parent education events and actively participate and pursue annual professional development

Charles County Public Schools La Plata, MD September 2017 – January 2021

Pre-K Instructional Assistant

Assists teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

Works with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the classroom teacher delivers the instruction.

Assists the teacher in making preparations for a lesson.

Regular on-time attendance.

Performs related duties as assigned by the principal.

Required to provide substitute coverage as needed.

Substitute Teacher (August 2016 – September 2017)

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students.

Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.

Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.

Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

Serves on special committees.

Other duties as prescribed by Maryland State Law, Board of Education policy, Negotiated Agreement and Building Principal.

International Research & Exchanges Board Washington, DC January 2015 – April 2016

Human Resources Coordinator

Assist Assistant Vice President and HR Manager with all HR functions, including benefits administration, expatriation/repatriation, professional development and confidential document preparation.

Manage the on-boarding and off-boarding procedures, including conducting New Hire Orientation and coordinating exit interviews.

Assist Payroll Supervisor and HR Manager with payroll processing procedures.

Post all Jobs within the organization.

Responds to, and completes, employment verifications in compliance with Firm policies and procedures.

Responsible for recordkeeping, record retention, and compliance. Performs routine I-9 audit for local personnel files.

Assists HR team with transaction processing through BenefitsConnect and ReviewSnap software application programs for all personnel data changes, job changes, transfers, hires, and terminations.

Receptionist/Operations Assistant (August 2007 - January 2015)

Assist A/P with processing check requests and reimbursements.

Oversee Front Desk Reception area, including greet visitors and respond to telephone and in-person inquiries.

Maintain and update organizational charts and floor plans.

Coordinate and maintain inventory orders, office and breakroom supplies.

Responsible for all aspects of on-site and off-site event planning, including conference room set up, menu selection, and technical equipment.

Prepare monthly AMEX travel reports.

Assists with the administration of routine benefits functions, including preparation of vendor materials and mailings. Assists with annual projects including open enrollment, benefit fairs and screenings, and other projects as assigned.

Assists with various compensation activities, including but not limited to, market pricing and memo creation and review.

Support Training and Development team, as needed.

Assists with firm-wide recognition programs by monitoring, tracking, reviewing, and generating staff awards.

Assist President/CEO and Senior Vice President as needed.

Coordinates and assists with general administrative tasks, special projects and other duties as assigned.

International Food Service Distributors Association Falls Church, VA 2004 – 2007

Receptionist

Managed front-desk area, including answer 9-line telephone system and greet guests and visitors.

Process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail/packages.

Update company database.

Prepared and disseminated company-wide correspondence and office memorandums.

Mail and package distribution; Sorted incoming and outgoing mail.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

NRI STAFFING RESOURCES 2004

Temporary Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

OFFICE TEAM 2004

Temporary Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORE 2000 – 2001

Sales Associate (PT)

DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP 2000 – 2004

Facilities Coordinator

TARGET DEPARTMENT STORE 1997-2000

Backroom Stocker

SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES

I am currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood program at Grand Canyon University. My anticipated graduation is June 2022. I am also a certified Paraprofessional in the states of MD, DC, and VA.

*References available upon request*

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