Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Responsible and motivated in the workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrative Assistant
High School Bastion
Johannesburg , South Africa
04.2016 - 08.2024
Created and maintained student databases, records, and files.
Organized staff meetings and professional development sessions for faculty members.
Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans for students.
Supervised the daily operations of the school office.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate staff members.
Managed scheduling of classes and other academic activities such as assemblies or field trips.
Facilitated communication between administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork or responding to emails.
Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
Ensured all necessary paperwork was completed accurately prior to submission.
Greeted students, parents, and visitors entering the school.
Answered phones and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
Assisted with enrollment of new students.
Organized and maintained student records.
Scheduled appointments for parents, teachers, and administrators.
Processed incoming mail, packages, and deliveries in a timely manner.
Provided administrative support to faculty and staff members.
Monitored attendance records and updated daily logs accordingly.
Performed data entry into computer systems such as student registration information.
Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
Organized and maintained student records, including transcripts, immunization forms, and other documents.
Answered questions from parents about their children's educational progress.
Provided assistance during registration periods by verifying enrollment documentation.
Monitored inventory levels of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
Handled incoming calls from parents and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
Performed data entry into the school's computer systems.
Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and timely submitted to appropriate departments or individuals.
Maintained filing systems both electronically and manually.