Jessica Harker
Cochrane,AB
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
STEM Canada
02.2023
- Created and responded to emails regarding programming, volunteers, and job applicants
- Corresponded with other companies on behalf of STEM Canada
- Answered phones and relayed phone messages
- Screened job applications for HR
- Gained experience using the online platforms of Ring Central and Slack
- Compiled data and other information using spreadsheets
- Train colleagues on various programs and procedures.
Administrative Assistant
STEM CANADA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Create and respond to emails regarding programming, volunteers, and job applicants
- Correspond with other companies on behalf of STEM Canada
- Provide effective correspondence by answering phones, directing calls, and relaying messages to appropriate individuals, streamlining optimal communication systems
- Screen job applications for HR
- Gain experience using the online platforms of Ring Central and Slack
- Compile data and other information using spreadsheets
- Train colleagues on various programs and procedures.
Early Childhood Educator
Wonderland Academy
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Interacted with a variety of people via in-person, email, and WhatsApp
- Planned and implemented curriculum based on the children’s abilities
- Supervised children in indoor and outdoor settings
- Interacted with children to enhance their learning experiences
- Fed children nutritious meals
- Connected with parents about their child’s day and experiences.
Early Childhood Educator
Future Stars Daycare
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Planned a curriculum for the children to participate in
- Supervised children in indoor and outdoor settings
- Interacted with children to enhance their learning experiences
- Fed children nutritious meals
- Changed children’s diapers
- Connected with parents about their child’s day and experiences.
Elementary School and Kindergarten Teacher
CBE
01.2007 - 04.2022
- Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Conferred with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Met with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
- Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicated those objectives to students
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Education
Diploma with Honours - Administrative Assistant
Robertson College
Calgary, AB02.2023
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
The University of Alberta
Calgary, AB06.2004
Diploma - High School
Lester B. Pearson High School
Calgary, AB06.1997
Skills
- Information Systems
- Document/ Records/ File Management
- Data Entry/ Collection/ Management
- Client Services/Customer Support
- Curious/Eager to learn
- Problem solver
- Microsoft Office 365 (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Microsoft Teams/Zoom/Google Meet
- Detail oriented
- Taking Meeting Minutes/Proofreading
- Office Management/Procedures
- Office Equipment
- Office Supply/Inventory Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Practicum
STEM Canada, remote, Administrative Assistant, 02/2023, 02/2023, Created and responded to emails regarding programming, volunteers, and job applicants., Corresponded with other companies on behalf of STEM Canada., Answered phones and relayed phone messages., Screened job applications for HR., Gained experience using the online platforms of Ring Central and Slack., Compiled data and other information using spreadsheets., Train colleagues on various programs and procedures.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Wonderland Academy
02.2024 - 05.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Future Stars Daycare
05.2023 - 02.2024
Administrative Assistant
STEM CANADA
03.2023 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
STEM Canada
02.2023
Elementary School and Kindergarten Teacher
CBE
01.2007 - 04.2022
Diploma with Honours - Administrative Assistant
Robertson College
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
The University of Alberta
Diploma - High School
Lester B. Pearson High School