Susan Harrington
Whitman,MA
Summary
Professional, organized, and efficient with many years’ experience working in various educational and corporate environments. Excellent project management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills. Multi-tasker, life-long learner with experience in computers and technology.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant to Asst. Principal
Abington High School
08.2018 - Current
- Manage student attendance records, excused/unexcused absences, and process letters for absences and tardiness
- Assist administrators with documenting and processing student disciplinary actions while maintaining confidentiality
- Generate attendance and discipline reports to support school administrators in tracking student behavior trends
- Coordinate MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) testing, including scheduling, material distribution, and compliance with state testing protocols
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Organize and facilitate the Underclass Awards Assembly, collaborating with faculty to recognize student achievements
- Manage student elections by overseeing nomination processes, ballot preparation, and vote tabulation to ensure fair and transparent outcomes
- Prepare and distribute hearing and finding letters related to disciplinary actions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to school policies
- Provide clerical support, including answering phones, handling inquiries, and maintaining student records
- Utilize student information systems and Microsoft Office to input data, create reports, and manage files
- Ensure compliance with school policies regarding attendance, discipline procedures, and state testing requirements
Instructional Paraprofessional
Abington Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Provided appropriate support and assistance to students in a co-taught second grade classroom
- Contributed to lesson planning with co-teaching team
- In teacher’s absence (meetings, trainings, etc.,) followed routines to ensure consistency in teaching and learning so students continued to make progress
- Used technology in classroom (Smartboard, desktops, laptops, software, district tools) and troubleshooted issues; provided support to students and colleagues
- Provided small group support in ELA and Math, differentiating as needed
- Attended all professional development opportunities
- Interventionist for 4th graders who needed additional supports as determined by IST; ORF (Oral Reading Fluency) & RTF (Retell Fluency) administration and data collection through software, with Reading Dept
- Provided RTI support in ELA for 2nd-4th grade students (2011-2013)
Site Coordinator/Kindergarten SC
Old Colony YMCA
12.2003 - Current
- Company Overview: Community Based Child Care
- Plan and implement curriculum for a Before School Program at the Louise A
- Conley School in Whitman for students in grades K-5, licensed for 78 children
- Supervise a staff of 3 Assistants, Group Leaders and Senior Group Leaders
- Train and mentor staff; provide yearly Behavior Management training
- Keep children’s files- medications, allergy lists, progress reports, custody agreements, and IEP’s according to EEC (Dept of Early Education and Care) and Board of Health regulations
- Communicate with parents, office personnel, social workers, directors, teachers, school administration
- Administrative duties- bookkeeping, A/R reports, vouchers and contracted slots, documentation, Bureau of Nutrition
- Attend all meetings and trainings, online classes, CPR & First Aid trainings
- Wrap-Around Kindergarten program for ½ day Kindergarten students, John H. Duval School, Whitman (2009-2011)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education; Concentrations in Math & Art
Bridgewater State University
Skills
- Customer relations
- Detail-oriented data entry
- Skilled in software utilization
- Administrative support
Qualifications Summary
Professional, organized, and efficient with many years’ experience working in various educational and corporate environments. Excellent project management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills. Multi-tasker, life-long learner with experience in computers and technology.
Other Employment
- Fourth Grade Teacher, St. Peter School, South Boston, MA
- Claims Representative & Administrative Assistant, Commonwealth Associates, Boston, MA
- Administrative Assistant, JP Noonan Transportation, West Bridgewater, MA
Professional Interests
- Executive Board Member, Abington Education Association
- Beautycounter Consultant
- Abington and Whitman-Hanson Community Band Member
Timeline
Administrative Assistant to Asst. Principal
Abington High School
08.2018 - Current
Instructional Paraprofessional
Abington Public Schools
08.2011 - 08.2018
Site Coordinator/Kindergarten SC
Old Colony YMCA
12.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education; Concentrations in Math & Art
Bridgewater State University
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