Nancy Schurter
Hendersonville
Summary
Versatile educator with extensive experience in customer service, management, and finance. Expertise in adapting instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs while leveraging technology to enhance productivity. Proven track record of fostering collaborative environments that drive achievement and promote growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher - ELA and Social Studies
Charter Schools USA
Loxahatchee
07.2013 - 01.2023
- Provide virtual and in-person instruction during the pandemic via Owl and Zoom technology
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse academic needs through targeted individual and group instruction
- Fostered student curiosity and engagement in learning through comprehensive units, including an in-depth novel study on WWII and the Holocaust
- Created a warm and friendly learning environment through morning meetings and community building
- Cultivated strong parent relationships through weekly updates on classroom activities and personalized communication regarding student progress
- Worked collaboratively with grade level and school-based teams to backwards plan and design assessments according to State Standards
- New American Hero Recipient 2019 - 2020
- Fourth Grade Teacher – Self-Contained and ELA/Social Studies Departmentalized 2014-2019
- Facilitated team meetings to promote communication and shared goals among staff.
- Planned and implemented grade-level field trips
- Implemented Cambridge curriculum in classroom to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Guided students in garden club to develop leadership skills through hands-on projects.
- State of Florida High Impact Teacher 2016 – 2017
- Administrative Assistant to Principal 2013 – 2014
- Front office oversight with customer service, phone communications, coordinate and schedule appointments, coordinate substitute teachers, general office duties, oversee the Parent Teacher Cooperative, and mass school email communications.
Administrative Assistant / AR Bookkeeper
Wellington Christian School
Wellington
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper, Provided customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues., cash handling, monthly statements, data entry, collections, bank deposits, payment schedules and financial aid.
- Assisted CFO with operations and project management, updating data in school management software, website updating and data transfer, uniform and communications coordinator, maintained donor management software and provided annual gift letters, identified future donors and maintained spreadsheets.
- Implemented and coordinated the school newsletter, The Eagle Examiner, since 2007, coordinated the purchase and installation of a new playground, worked on two capital campaigns, co-chaired three annual auctions, member of the re-branding committee, implemented a mass communications service.
- Assisted with marketing plans and implementation.
- Provided campus tours and information, tested new students, open house set-up and hosting, Performed data entry by accurately inputting information into databases., and re-enrollment of current students.
Branch Manager
World Savings Bank
Lake Worth
01.1993 - 01.2002
- Led a team of 12 employees, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Met and consistently exceeded quarterly/annual sales goals.
- Charter Club and President’s Club winner.
- Ensured exceptional customer service and streamlined sales and operations processes.
- Problem solved computer issues and maintained facility standards.
- Trained employees in customer service and sales, enhancing their skills and performance.
- Conducted interviews and wrote performance appraisals and reprimands, adhering to company policies on corrective actions.
Education
BA - Elementary Education K-6
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2015
AA - Business Management
Strayer University
Palm Beach Gardens, FL01-2011
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Organizational abilities
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Lesson planning
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
- Project-based learning
- Materials sourcing
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Safety awareness
Hobbies and Interests
- Education
- Travel
- Gardening
- Beekeeping
- Photography
- Baking/Cooking
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher - ELA and Social Studies
Charter Schools USA
07.2013 - 01.2023
Administrative Assistant / AR Bookkeeper
Wellington Christian School
01.2004 - 01.2012
Branch Manager
World Savings Bank
01.1993 - 01.2002
BA - Elementary Education K-6
Western Governors University
AA - Business Management
Strayer University