Office Manager High School
Resume:
Sandra Turnbull-Skinner
Jackson, Michigan 49201
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accomplished academic/administrative professional noted for exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. Natural leader, skilled in building positive rapport with students, administration, and other teaching professionals. Resourceful in implementation and initiation of methods for improved efficiency. Hands-on administrative experience, utilizing solid organizational abilities, creativity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
Master of Educational Leadership, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan (3.95/4.00)
Bachelor of Arts, Instrumental Music Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan (3.3/4.00)
Certifications
Chief School Business Official Certification
Michigan K-12 Continuing Certificate in Music Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WESTAT, Rockville, MD 2014-2024
Field Interviewer on the PATH study Part Time Position
Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health 2018-Present
Field Data Collector on NAEP study Temporary Position
Administer standardized tests to 4th, 8th, and 12th graders in public schools.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, Jackson College, Michigan 2013 - 2014
Instructor Foundational Studies
Deliver instruction for “First Year Seminar”, a two credit course required of all students taking remedial classes. Teaching strategies for creating success in college and in life. Responsible for evaluation of students and all applicable grade reporting.
NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Jackson, Michigan 2002 – 2012
Band Director
•Direct all band program activities, grades 6-8, including development, implementation and scheduling.
•Increased student enrollment into band program through active recruitment and ongoing encouragement.
•Achieved a first division rating at District Band Festival during first year of tenure. In fourth year of tenure both 7th and 8th grade bands received first division ratings. In seventh year of tenure received first division rating at State Festival, the first time for this school in 25 years.
•Coached Jazz Band to obtain a first division rating during State Band Festival in 2003, the first time since 1978.
•Solo Ensemble participation increased among students earning consistently high ratings.
•Implemented and coordinated fund raising efforts, resulting in the purchase of new instruments, music, uniforms, and instrument lockers.
•Assist the high school band director with all program activities.
BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Instrumental Music Teacher
•Directed band program activities at 8 elementary schools and 1 junior high school, grades 5-8.
•Coordinated recruitment efforts, teaching, and performances with other instrumental music staff.
•Augmented enrollment in band program by more than 50% during 8-year tenure.
•Led junior high band to achieve first place in marching contest for local parade during first participation in more than 20 years.
•Participated in District Band Festival (junior high) for the first time in 10 years, resulting in a division two rating.
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TRI-COUNTY AREA SCHOOLS, Howard City, Michigan
Director of Bands
•Served as Lead Teacher for bands, grades 5-12 and the high school choir.
•Coordinated Band Booster Organization, raising appropriate funds to purchase new uniforms, instruments, and the cost of 5 marching band trips.
•Directed 2 successful musical productions with the high school choir.
•Received 6 consecutive division one ratings at District Marching Band Festival, 5 consecutive division one ratings at District Band Festival, and one division one rating at the State Band Festival during 6-year tenure.
•Coached junior high band to achieve 2 division one ratings at District Festival and 1 division one rating at State in 3 years.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE EXPERIENCE
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Office Manager
•Supervised 1paid and several volunteer personnel in computer operations, including data base management, spreadsheet applications, and desktop publishing.
•Coordinated all administrative functions and publications to promote greater communication effectiveness and office efficiency.
•Integrated the LCIS 2000 organizational software for all church management functions.
•Served as Church Software Facilitator for LCIS and WordPerfect 5.1.
PORTAGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Portage, Michigan
Administrative Assistant
•Assisted the Chapter I / Reading Coordinator and Young 5’s programs.
•Converted office to utilize computer inventory, communication, and research data functions.
•Enhanced knowledge of developmental philosophy and the teaching of reading.
•Assisted in the piloting and adoption of the Reading Recovery Program.
STATE FARM INSURANCE, White Cloud, Michigan
Office Manager
•Supervised all office operations including gathering claims information.
•Assisted agent with sales and service of all State Farm Insurance products.
•Michigan Life & Health Insurance certified. (Expired. I am not a salesperson)
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