Kelsey Clements
Paso Robles
Summary
Empowering professional with a versatile background in education and administration. Expertise in motivating teams, fostering a respectful workplace culture and committed to creating engaging learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeping Assistant
Flex Bookkeeping and Office
Paso Robles, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Processed invoices and expense reports to ensure accurate financial records.
- Assisted in monthly reconciliation of bank statements and ledgers.
- Maintained organized filing system for financial documents and receipts.
- Supported preparation of financial statements and management reports.
- Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
Preschool Teacher
The Children's Academy Montessori Preschool
Paso Robles, CA
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans fostering early childhood development.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting social skills and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational journeys and address concerns.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment conducive to exploration and learning.
- Utilized Montessori materials to enhance hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
Administrative Assistant
Calcareous Vineyard
Paso Robles, CA
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained comprehensive filing systems and electronic records for easy retrieval.
- Assisted in budget tracking and expense reporting, ensuring accurate financial documentation.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
Preschool Teacher
Children's Garden
Templeton, CA
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting social skills and emotional growth.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans fostering early childhood development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Shift Manager
Starbucks
Paso Robles, CA
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervised daily operations to ensure high-quality customer service and product consistency.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to optimize staff performance during peak hours.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and minimizing waste.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Human Development
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-2018
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Cuesta College
Paso Robles, CA12-2016
Skills
- Writing effectively and active listening
- Motivating
- Working effectively with anyone
- Empathy, self awareness and fostering respectful workplace cultures
- Quickbooks Online
- Account reconciliation
- Tailscale
- RustDesk
- Customer service
Certification
Bookkeeper Certification from IAP Career College
Timeline
Bookkeeping Assistant
Flex Bookkeeping and Office
08.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
The Children's Academy Montessori Preschool
03.2024 - 01.2025
Administrative Assistant
Calcareous Vineyard
02.2021 - 01.2022
Preschool Teacher
Children's Garden
07.2019 - 03.2020
Shift Manager
Starbucks
02.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Family And Human Development
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Cuesta College