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Alexis Merritt

Woodland Hills

Summary

Dynamic administrative professional with extensive experience at Woodland Hills Private School, excelling in support service and data organization. Proven ability to enhance office efficiency through meticulous record-keeping and proactive scheduling. Strong communicator and problem solver, adept at fostering relationships with parents and colleagues to support educational success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Woodland Hills Private School
08.2024 - Current
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent support through prompt responses to parent inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling tours, coordinating meetings, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital school information logs.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Woodland Hills Private School
06.2019 - 06.2024
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Implemented a variety of assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly, leading to improved learning outcomes.
  • Built strong connections with local community organizations, securing resources and support for school events and student enrichment activities.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans with an emphasis on emergent curriculum based on the children's evolving interests.
  • Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
  • Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.

Childcare Provider

Kevin and Magi Williams
01.2016 - 06.2019
  • Maintained detailed records of each child''s developmental milestones, sharing this information with parents regularly.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions during bedtime routines, ensuring adequate sleep for optimal growth and development.
  • Transported children safely to various appointments and extracurricular activities as required.
  • Utilized effective time management skills to balance multiple caregiving responsibilities while maintaining a clean, organized living space.
  • Supported emotional development by actively listening to concerns and providing comforting guidance when needed.
  • Assisted in toilet training efforts using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Enhanced child development through implementing personalized educational activities.
  • Implemented daily routines for healthy habits, including meal preparation and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Developed problem-solving skills in children by presenting them with age-appropriate challenges and guiding them towards solutions.

Receptionist

Rumours Salon
06.2013 - 12.2014
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct stylists.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cognitive Psychology

Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
06-2026

High School Diploma -

El Camino Real Charter High School
Woodland Hills
06-2016

Skills

  • Support service
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • File and data organization
  • Computer proficiency
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Professional communication
  • Meticulous attention to detail and researcher
  • Multi-line phone systems

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Woodland Hills Private School
08.2024 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

Woodland Hills Private School
06.2019 - 06.2024

Childcare Provider

Kevin and Magi Williams
01.2016 - 06.2019

Receptionist

Rumours Salon
06.2013 - 12.2014

Associate of Arts - Cognitive Psychology

Los Angeles Pierce College

High School Diploma -

El Camino Real Charter High School

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