Deni PERKINS
Mesa
Summary
Dynamic clerical professional with extensive experience at Mesa Public Schools, excelling in data entry and documentation management. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and a strong customer service orientation, effectively enhancing office efficiency and communication. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clerical Clerk
Zaharis Elementary MPS
Mesa
08.2021 - Current
- Communicated with parents regarding student information and school policies.
- Organized files and documents for easy access and retrieval.
- Assisted parents in understanding attendance policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with school administration on attendance reporting requirements.
- Welcomed visitors to main office and asked questions in effort to determine how to best serve needs.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Answered telephones, provided information to callers, and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
- Scanned paperwork into electronic database for storage purposes.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
- Recorded daily student attendance and maintained accurate attendance records.
- Utilized programs such as Synergy, Parent Square, and Parent Vue.
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Zaharis Elementary MPS
Mesa
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance social skills and cooperative learning.
- Provided guidance on appropriate classroom behavior to promote positive interactions.
- Supervised students during playtime, ensuring a safe environment for exploration.
- Assisted teachers with daily instructional tasks, including reading stories and leading discussions.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom to foster effective learning and creativity.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement initiatives.
- Encouraged children to explore and play confidently within a well-kept space.
Special Education Clerk
Zaharis Elementary MPS
Mesa
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Scheduled meetings, maintained records, and prepared reports for the Special Education Department.
- Managed student records and documentation for special education services.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, medical professionals, and parents/guardians involved in the delivery of special education services.
- Provided general clerical assistance including filing, copying, faxing, and data entry, as needed by the Special Education Department.
- Assessed data from tests and assessments to ensure compliance with state regulations regarding special education services.
Instructional Aide
Zaharis Elementary MPS
Mesa
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Conducted small group instruction sessions as needed.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students, and addressing individual needs.
- Monitored the playground and cafeteria during lunch and recess.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Juan High School
Blanding, UT05-1996
Skills
- Data entry and file organization
- Attention to detail
- Time management and adaptability
- Professional demeanor
- Documentation management
- Customer service
Certification
- Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Arizona Department of Public Safety 10/28/25
- CPR Certification Card Heart Savers 10/9/25
- ASPEN Advanced Certification Card MPS Professional Learning 1/27/26
Timeline
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Zaharis Elementary MPS
09.2025 - Current
Special Education Clerk
Zaharis Elementary MPS
08.2024 - 05.2025
Clerical Clerk
Zaharis Elementary MPS
08.2021 - Current
Instructional Aide
Zaharis Elementary MPS
08.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
San Juan High School