MIRIAM G. SCHUSTER

***** ********* ** *******, ** 77014 adzy5b@r.postjobfree.com

Home: 281-***-**** Cell: 832-***-****

Objectives

To apply my customer service, research, development skills, document management training and software knowledge to a progress business environment and secure a responsible position that will enable me to utilize my office management, accounting, budget preparation, inventory, supervisory and organizational skills with opportunities for professional growth.

Professional Experience

KLEIN ISD/KLEIN HIGH SCHOOL

18+ Life Readiness Vocational Job Coach, February 2021 – Present

Collaborated with LIFE Readiness teacher and VAC in job development in community businesses. Completed transition assessments (job readiness, social skills, self-determination, etc.). Analyzed job to be performed by student, completed task analysis, implemented systematic, instruction and data collection procedures at the work site to teach the required job and related skills to a student worker.

Transported students to employment and/or training sites. Work side-by-side with students until it has been determined that the skills to maintain job have been mastered by the student. Model appropriate workplace behavior, (attire, grooming, language, and social interactions with customers, co-workers, and supervisors).

Maintained documentation verifying student mastery of job skills needed to maintain employment (volunteer experience) based on student's IEP. Performed other duties and assignments as assigned by Transition Coordinator and Director of Special Education. Reported to the director of special education.

KLEIN ISD/MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Maintenance Dispatcher, March 2018 – February 2021

Receive all maintenance, pest control, campuses/facilities emergency calls and occasional emergency contact with water, gas, or electric companies. Notify Supervisor and/or Coordinator of emergency. Assess incoming calls from campus or departments to determine if dispatched or create a work ticket. Log all incoming calls and two-way radio transmissions. Proficient use of School Dude software pertaining to all areas of work tickets, process, close, file, and store completed work tickets by campuses/facilities.

Maintain work orders, lifts, vehicle maintenance, and elevator maintenance records. Maintain spreadsheet of all KISD facilities/department/employee assignments, alphabetical/numerical spreadsheet of employee radio call numbers and emergency “At-A-Glance” procedures/phone numbers/addresses. Perform all duties assigned by the IPM Coordinator and following applicable state law. Maintain back flow work tickets. Demonstrated emotional control in emergency, stressful and crises environment.

Utilized PMDirect to create, edit and verify preventive maintenance scheduling that helps to schedule recurring maintenance tasks and generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly work orders. Assist with truck and year-end warehouse inventory.

Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor, Assistant Director, and Director of Maintenance

KLEIN ISD/THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION PROGRAM/KLEIN FOREST HIGH SCHOOL

Business Education/Substitute Teacher, November 2012 –March 2018

Performed regular classroom teacher-related duties including providing instruction, covering other teachers’ classes, student supervision. Complete clerical tasks as assigned by the principal.

Directed and evaluated the learning experiences of pupils in all school activities. Maintain accurate pupil accounting records in compliance with local and state requirements. Administer classroom rules and regulations, management of program organizations. Protect, provide and account for school property.

issued. Work cooperatively with the department head in planning, evaluating, developing techniques, and improving instruction.

Application of scholarly research in the field of teaching. Partake in staff development programs at the school and district. Performed other duties assigned by the campus principal.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SERVICE

CPS FC Eligibility Clerk II, July 2016 – January 2017

Handling accounts for monies from county, state, federal and private sources; maintaining various accounting records and general ledgers; auditing, reconciling, and approving various reports. Processing invoices and creating supplemental invoices and payments for foster care facilities. Posting financial transactions, providing financial and analytical reports. Interacts routinely with DFPS staff, representatives from various facilities, shelters, foster homes, and the public.

ST. CROIX ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Secondary Business Education Teacher, February 2005 – September 2014

Facilitated, monitored, managed the program network and trouble shoot issues with peripheral devices including Promethean/SMART boards and on-line instruction on PLATO learning system. Maintains student’s records and reports for student performance and progress. Participated in Basic Child Study Team to develop IEP, BIP, parental conferences and placement decisions. Assisted and advice program director with program development in the areas of Career and Technical Education Program

Assisted director with school related activities, budgets, payroll, purchases, Human Resources, and school operations. Knowledgeable with MUNIS system and governmental accounting. Uphold the accountability standards, laws, regulations, practices, auditable and inventory records for school operations for both federal and local government.

Taught at risk 7th-12th grade students Exploratory Business and Computer. Instructed students to develop good work habits including office exploration, reliability, punctuality, following directions, communicating with others, following safety procedures and other work rules. Demonstrated emotional control in emergency, stressful and crises environment.

TRANSDUCER TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Accountant, October 1987 – February 2005

Responsible for full cycle accounts payable including matching invoices to purchase orders, coding, processing over 1000 checks weekly and providing customer service to vendors.

Billed over 300 clients in accounts receivable, posting payments, preparing reports and client relations.

Processed payroll for over 300 employees, knowledgeable in all payroll taxes and garnishments.

Prepared analysis of inter-company relationships, transactions, cash management and complete general ledger account reconciliations monthly.

Assist Controller with budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, preparation of quarterly and year-end external audits. Performed month end closing activities including reconciliations, adjusting entries, bank reconciliations, intercompany balancing, and consolidated reporting.

Exercised responsibility for inventory movements, MRP, purchasing, receiving, assisted HR with scheduling, rescheduling of appointments, employee on-boarding, pre-employment testing and benefits. Organized company events include picnics, awards and employee banquets and impromptu gatherings.

Managed all administrative and office functions to include supervising employees and interns in the department.

Education

University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix Campus

Graduate Education Program, Administration and Supervision - 36 credit hours

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration concentration in Accounting

Associate of Arts, Office Systems

License/Certifications

UNTWISE Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment-Job Skills Training Certificate expired September 30, 2026

Virgin Island Board of Career and Technical Education Teaching License– Accounting Instruction expired on June 30, 2026

Virgin Island Board of Career and Technical Education Teaching License– Business Instructor expired on June 30, 2026

Texas Teacher Certificate – Education Aide II expired January 29, 2025

Professional Activities

Athletic Support Staff for Klein Independent School District

Served as the President and the Finance Committee Chairperson on the Virgin Islands Advisory Panel on Special Education

Language

Bi-lingual Spanish

References

Available upon request

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