Kimberly Knecht
Edwardsville
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7, I excel in customer service and office administration. Leveraging computer skills and a knack for fostering positive relationships, I've effectively enhanced team collaboration and client satisfaction. My approach blends innovative lesson planning with strategic organizational prowess, driving notable achievements in educational and administrative settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7
08.2023 - 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 customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
Silver Sneakers Instructor
Edwardsville YMCA
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Educated gym members on proper form and technique during workouts, reducing the risk of injury while maximizing results.
- Promoted a positive workout environment by fostering strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
- Collaborated with clients to identify potential barriers to achieving fitness goals.
Preschool Teacher
Edwardsville YMCA
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
SWIC
Belleville12-2025
High School Diploma -
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville, IL06-2001
Skills
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Positive reinforcement
- Curriculum planning
- First aid and CPR
- Organizational and planning skills
- Lesson planning and preparation
- Classroom maintenance and inventory
- Group instruction
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7
08.2023 - Current
Silver Sneakers Instructor
Edwardsville YMCA
05.2019 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher
Edwardsville YMCA
08.2018 - 07.2023
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
SWIC
High School Diploma -
Edwardsville High School
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