Summary
Work History
Skills
In 2007, I returned to part time work as a HSC supervisor, which I continue to do. Before this, I wo
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Karen Keiler

Lisarow,NSW

Summary

At Normanhurst Boys High School, I excelled as a School Administrative Officer in the School Administration Improvement Program (SAIP). During my time in the role as SASS SAIP I was instrumental in improving school processes and operations, reducing teacher workloads, improved student outcomes and parent and community engagement. I have demonstrated a high level of skill in communication and problem-solving, fostering productive relationships with staff, students, and parents. I excel in both team environments and working alone.

Work History

School Administrative Officer

Department Of Education
  • Responded efficiently to inquiries from parents, staff members, or external organizations providing timely information or assistance as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
  • Maintained a safe learning environment for all students by enforcing strict safety protocols and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Managed budgetary resources effectively, ensuring financial stability for the school.
  • Supported school staff and stakeholders in achieving educational goals through effective communication and collaboration.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Fostered positive relationships among teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders through effective communication strategies.
  • Served as liaison between parents and students.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills

  • Parent Communication
  • All DET mandatory training compliant
  • Exam preparation, marking of multiple choice exams and entering of marks into Sentral
  • Variations of Routine
  • Assist in Coordination of parent payments and student medical/dietary information
  • Organisations of special events
  • Uploading parent communication to third party, ie Sentral and SchoolBytes
  • Support Wellbeing Unit
  • Photocopying and scanning
  • Supporting student attendance related tasks
  • Front office support
  • Classroom resources ie preparation, laminating, typing up students work and classroom worksheets
  • Data entry

In 2007, I returned to part time work as a HSC supervisor, which I continue to do. Before this, I wo

In 2007, I returned to part time work as a HSC supervisor, which I continue to do. Before this, I worked in Early Education from 1991 -2004, becoming the Director of a child care centre in 1998.

Timeline

School Administrative Officer

Department Of Education
Karen Keiler