CHIDIMMA OKORO
PAKENHAM,VIC
Summary
Knowledgeable Administrative Manager uses operational experience to inform strategic guidance. Coordinates ideal organizational outcomes by analyzing existing processes and developing tangible system improvements. Driven problem solver handles multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager
Int'l College Of Arts, Science And Technology
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access.
- Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior.
- Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support students.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
Primary School Teacher
Laurels Montessori
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
Private Lesson Teacher
Self-employeed
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet prescribed educational standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Prepare students for national examinations
Teacher
Sapphires Foundation School
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Teacher
Gateway Secondary School
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Trainee Auditor
Young Okezie Chattered Accountants
02.2006 - 11.2006
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Prepared, analyzed and verified annual reports and financial statements to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Inspected cash on hand, notes receivable and payable and negotiable securities to confirm accurate records.
- Analyzed information of payments to vendors against contracts to find overpayments, writing claims to retrieve over payments from clients.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Education
National Teachers' Institute
Nigeria09.2021
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Nigeria
Nigeria08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Nigeria
Nigeria07.2008
Skills
- Customer Inquiries
- Bookkeeping
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Workflow Planning
- HR Support
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Document Control
Timeline
Administrative Manager
Int'l College Of Arts, Science And Technology
01.2019 - 02.2020
Primary School Teacher
Laurels Montessori
09.2015 - 12.2018
Private Lesson Teacher
Self-employeed
01.2012 - 09.2015
Teacher
Sapphires Foundation School
01.2009 - 03.2010
Teacher
Gateway Secondary School
01.2008 - 09.2008
Trainee Auditor
Young Okezie Chattered Accountants
02.2006 - 11.2006
Graduate Diploma - Education
National Teachers' Institute
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Nigeria