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Professional Summary
My target job is one that is in state government if possible to maintain my retirement, however if that is not possible, I would like something in retail management. Before working in education, I had many retail jobs and enjoyed working with my customers and making loyal customers everywhere I worked. Because of my age and the way I was trained as a child, I have a tremendous work ethic that I am very proud of and for which I have received many accolades.
I have been assisting special needs children for 20 years. In that time I have received specialized training on behaviors dealing with Downs Syndrome and Autism as well Spina Bifida ,Cerebral Palsy ,Muscular Dystrophy and genetic anomalies in children. I have also been trained on special equipment for children without speech.
My job has also required other duties as assigned such as working the front office and switchboard, taking children to jobs outside of school and working as a job coach for children with disabilities. Adept at organization and communications skills. Before being in education, I had jobs in management in several retail businesses. I have been a manager and assistant manager. I enjoy retail work and working to satisfy my customers. I would enjoy a position in management but I know that i must prove myself and often earn it.
Skills
Formal presentation skills
School policies enforcement
Gathering information
Information gathering and analytics
Cognitive behavioral therapy
School operations
Regulatory enforcement
Performing diagnostics
Enforcing safety protocols
Workforce management
Information gathering/organization
Cultivated customer rapport to gather project scope and deliver completion follow-up to identify issues for corrective action
Performance issue diagnosis
Employee performance monitoring
Distributing information
Optimizing organizational performance
Work History
03/2016 to Current
Special Education ParaprofessionalPrairie Band Potawatomi Nation – Mayetta, KS,
Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher
Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times
Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan
Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments
Collaborated with teachers to gather and distribute materials and help with classroom and workload management
Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques
Oversaw groups of up to 30, students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
Monitored 10-20 students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call, to keep youths safe in public settings
Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
Administered tests to class and graded papers
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
08/1997 to 03/2015
Special Education ParaeducatorProvidence Health & Services – Snohomish, WA,
Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times
Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents
Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles
Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities
Administered tests to class and graded papers
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies
Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher
Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel
Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed
Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan
Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
Assisted in instructional processes by communicating perceptions of student progress and needs to teacher
Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground
Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments
Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction
Oversaw class of eight to ten students when instructor was out of room
Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
Advised the instructor regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing
Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use
Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitudes with every student
Collaborated with the teacher to develop effective, individualized learning strategies
Transported non-ambulatory students throughout campus facilities
Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school
Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments
Assisted special education instructors in identifying and meeting students' individual needs
Supervised test taking and graded papers
Escorted students to the restroom, to the cafeteria, outside and on field trips
Administered coursework devised by teachers according to lesson plans
Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required
Engaged and supported students with differing learning styles and cultural backgrounds
Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons
Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science and history
Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities
Met one-on-one with autism students, utilizing customized behavioral plans
Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily
Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions
Managed class of 8 to 10 students when teacher stepped out of room
Provided instruction consulting services to colleagues and individual instruction to students
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results
Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
Coordinated with teachers to support instruction implementation through students' specific needs and progress evaluations
Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes
Utilized curriculum with life-based approach
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays
Coached students on speech patterns using Augmentative/Alternative Communication methods
Created safe and nurturing environment focused on students to ensure quality learning experiences
Fostered positive relationships with students, parents and personnel to facilitate program growth and ensure positive learning outcomes
Amplified knowledge in classroom management, student engagement, activity planning and student goal setting through continuing education courses
Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support
Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment
Led lessons on 5 to 6 subjects to classes averaging 8 to 10 special needs students with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders and genetic disabilities
Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and coordinate meetings
Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students
07/1996 to 05/1998
Head of Laser Cartridge DeptKy Industries For The Blind. – City, STATE,
Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
Performed weekly reviews assessing each employee's performance and developed improvement plans
Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
Provided management with feedback regarding employee performance and training needs
Prepared quotes for new products and services and composed budgets
Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor
Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports
Hired, trained and mentored staff to maximize effectiveness
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team of ten to fifteen associates
Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating new vendor contracts for materials and supplies
Maintained industry knowledge through continuing education, training and monitoring of industry publications
Delivered software demonstrations to sales prospects and arranged focus groups to evaluate and support ongoing product development
Escalated identified risk issues, challenges and trends to senior management and delivered risk-related documents for audit and regulatory exams
Managed intercompany material transfers across program repair facilities, and monitored through pick, inspect, pack and ship processes
Provided excellent service and attention to customers in face-to-face encounters and through phone conversations
Protected company brand and improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems arising from deliverables
Achieved mutual agreements and cleared up miscommunications by working with all parties to reach win-win solutions
Consistently provided exceptional service and attention to customers and stakeholders
Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings
Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
Developed cost-savings and new solutions to existing problems through persistent research and innovation
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits as part of quality assurance program
Education
Expected in 05/1977
High School Diploma: Harlan Independent High School - Harlan County,Kentucky, GPA:
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