Organized and dependable professional with experience in early childhood education and administrative support. Skilled in record keeping, scheduling, multitasking and effective communication in school environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
2025.01 - Current
Provide support to the Lead Teacher and the children in the classroom. Assist with classroom supervision, implementation of lesson plans, prepare materials, interact with children to support their learning, play and exploration. Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards for classroom of 10 students.
School Nutrition Assistant/Office Assistant
Mooresville Graded School District
2023.09 - 2025.01
Prepared and served food to school aged children. Responsible for assisting in the preparation, serving and storage of food; cleaned and maintained food service areas, operated mechanical equipment, and assisted in cashier duties. Also assisted team in School Nutrition Office a few days a week with administrative tasks.
Childcare Teacher
The Country Day School of Colts Neck
2022.09 - 2023.06
Cared for a group of toddlers aged 12-18 months. Carried out daily activities that encourage physical, mental, and emotional development. Worked with parents or guardians to develop individualized plans for each child. Keep detailed records of each child's progress and behavior. Supervise and train aides. Created a safe, nurturing environment where toddlers can explore, play and learn.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
The Country Day School of Colts Neck
2017.09 - 2022.08
Worked in multiple classrooms over the years with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Provided support to the lead teachers by supervising children during class activities and on the playground. Assisted in organizing activities, serving snacks and lunch, cleaning the room as needed, and changing diapers. Helped children further develop their cognitive, social, and fine motor skills. Maintained clean and safe equipment and facility.
Administrative Assistant
Spherion Staffing
2015.04 - 2018.10
Prepared and processed payroll. Entered timesheets. Responsible for entering new hires into Recruiter Workbench application. Verified attendance, and hours worked. Responded to billing inquiries. Provided additional support to Account Executive and other team members. Performed routine clerical tasks such as mailing, copying, faxing, and filing. Received phone calls and responded to the callers inquiries and direct them to the appropriate person. Handled confidential documents and information with discretion.
Support Staff Substitute
Freehold Township School District
2015.12 - 2017.08
Substituted on an as needed basis as a Receptionist in the district office, Office Assistant in various schools, Teacher Aide and Lunchroom Aide.
Executive Assistant to SVP of AdSales
Discovery Communications
2003.06 - 2008.07
Provided heavy calendar management including complex scheduling for external and internal client meetings. Coordinated domestic and international travel. Managed expense statements and T&E reconciliation. Managed multiple telephone lines. Provided support to executive's direct reports. Developed and maintained relationships with clients and their administrative staff. Handled confidential documents and information with discretion. Managed filing system. Assisted with department meetings by scheduling conference rooms, establishing video conference service in coordination with the IT department, and catered food for the meetings. Took on additional responsibilities as assigned.
Executive Assistant
SG Cowen Securities Corporation
1998.10 - 2003.06
Provided support to Senior Management Staff of the Investment Banking group. Performed office duties such as answering phones, filing, composing correspondence, maintained databases, and prepared presentations. Prioritized daily agendas. Responsible for recognizing matters that warrant immediate attention. Daily interaction with high-level executives and matters of extreme confidentiality. Instrumental in helping plan and coordinate SG Cowen's IPO conference. Organized travel arrangements, prepared T&E reports and kept accurate records of reimbursements and pending balances. Maintained calendars for travel, meetings, seminars and other events. Prepared monthly reports of departmental spending. Responsible for Technology research distribution and filing. Updated Technology Focus Group report for weekly conference calls. Created, updated and maintained organization chart for the Technology Group. Worked closely with executive recruiters and human resources relative to new hires and arranged meetings for various management levels to interview Investment Banking candidates.
Administrative Assistant to CEO and CFO
JWB Associates, Inc.
1995.08 - 1998.10
Answered and screened all incoming calls on switchboard. Maintained office equipment and purchased office supplies. Scheduled appointments and coordinated all conference meetings. Arranged and signed for package deliveries. Maintained and updated filing system. Prepared travel arrangements for out of town business meetings. Light bookkeeping. Input payables and receivables in application. Assisted with processing weekly payroll operations. Prepared expense reports on a weekly basis. Called customers requesting payment on outstanding invoices. Handled and prepared employee benefits package.
Education
High School Diploma - Information Processing Executive Secretarial Program
Katharine Gibbs School
1994-01
High School Diploma -
New Utrecht High School
1992-06
Skills
Work with Microsoft Word, Excel Some experience with Google docs
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
2025.01 - Current
School Nutrition Assistant/Office Assistant
Mooresville Graded School District
2023.09 - 2025.01
Childcare Teacher
The Country Day School of Colts Neck
2022.09 - 2023.06
Childcare Assistant Teacher
The Country Day School of Colts Neck
2017.09 - 2022.08
Support Staff Substitute
Freehold Township School District
2015.12 - 2017.08
Administrative Assistant
Spherion Staffing
2015.04 - 2018.10
Executive Assistant to SVP of AdSales
Discovery Communications
2003.06 - 2008.07
Executive Assistant
SG Cowen Securities Corporation
1998.10 - 2003.06
Administrative Assistant to CEO and CFO
JWB Associates, Inc.
1995.08 - 1998.10
High School Diploma - Information Processing Executive Secretarial Program