Samantha A. Liszka

**** *. ***** ****** ****** - #310 Chicago, IL 60634 773-***-**** (cell) adceoj@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Mathematics teacher seeking an position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, my aptitude for mathematics, multi-tasking and reaching deadlines along with my ability to work independently and with a team of people for a common goal.

Profile

Well-spoken, energetic, confident, and personable. Strives for continued excellence and keeping current with the latest technology. Versatile in abilities to allow placement in a variety of industries.

Motivated, personable business professional with a wide breadth of experience. Talent for quickly mastering new technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports and presentations.

Flexible and versatile – able to maintain composure under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills. Eager to learn new things.

Skills Summary

Professional Presentations

Report Preparation

Financial Spreadsheets

Computer Savvy

Customer Service

Travel Scheduling

Oral Communication

Written Correspondence

Problem Solver

Event Coordination

Front-Office Operations

General Office Skills

Professional Experience

COMMUNICATION: REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY

Drafting confidential and internal business documentation

Creating, finalizing and distributing client presentations

Planning, preparation, execution and distribution of inter-departmental memorandums

Responsible for recording and distributing department and committee minutes

Rapidly learn and master varied computer programs and updates; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

DETAIL MASTERY & ORGANIZATION

Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations of office staff

Liaison between all impacted departments to ensure proper communication

Process monthly expense reports reflecting supporting documents and budget code indexes

Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations of six daily math classes

Lesson plan creation and implementation

Parent correspondence to include: email, phone and face-to-face meetings

Updating student grades and educational plan information

Responsible for classroom management of 20+ students at a time

Creation of PowerPoint Presentations for student lessons and reviews

CUSTOMER SERVICE/PROBLEM SOLVING

Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-level staff; excel at planning and scheduling off-site meetings, coordinating travel arrangements and managing all essential tasks.

Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.

Adept at developing and maintaining administrative processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency and achieve organizational objectives

Employment History

Corporate History

COOPERS & LYBRAND LLP - Arlington Heights, IL

Chicago Region Administrative Assistant, 1996 to 1998

U.S. ROBOTICS - Morton Grove, IL

Information Technology Department Administrative Assistant, 1996 to 1996

AMBASSADOR OFFICE EQUIPMENT - Schaumburg, IL

Database Coordinator, 1995 to 1996

COLE TAYLOR BANK - Chicago and Wheeling, IL

Senior Administrative Assistant and Administrative Assistant, 1993 to 1995

WALGREENS COMPANY - Des Plaines and Chicago, IL

Assistant Manager, 1992 to 1993

NBD SKOKIE BANK, N.A. - Skokie, IL

Marketing Assistant & Commercial Loan Administrative Assistant, 1989 to 1992

Teaching History

KILMER SCHOOL – Chicago, IL

Middle School Math Teacher, 2017-Present

KATY JUNIOR HIGH – Katy, TX

8th Grade Mathematics and Algebra, 2013-2014 and 2015-2017

NORWOOD PARK SCHOOL – Chicago, IL

Middle School Mathematics Teacher, 2014-2015

O’DONNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL - Houston, TX

8th Grade Mathematics and Pre-AP Algebra, 2009 to 2013

SUMNER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY - Chicago, IL

8th Grade Teacher, 2008 to 2009

REAGAN MIDDLE SCHOOL - Dixon, IL

Middle School Mathematics Teacher, 2006 to 2008

WINFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL - Winfield, IL

Middle School Mathematics Teacher, 2005 to 2006

WEST CHICAGO MIDDLE SCHOOL - West Chicago, IL

7th Grade Mathematics Teacher, 2004 to 2005

JOHN W. GARVY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Chicago, IL

Elementary Classroom Teacher, 2000 to 2004

ST. MARY SCHOOL - Woodstock, IL

Self-Contained 4th Grade Classroom Teacher, 1999 to 2000

Education

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science Degree, 1989

Major: Economics Minor: Political Science

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY – Schaumburg, IL

Masters of Arts Degree, 2000

Elementary Education

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO – Chicago, IL

Middle School Math Endorsement, 2003

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO – Chicago, IL

Algebra Initiative Program, 2004

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