Racquel Hawkins
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic educator, experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
Cowern Elementary School
Saint Paul, MN
01.2022 - Current
- Assist in students learning by providing support and practical training to students in various subject matters
- Provide assistance to teachers by providing such duties as: organizing learning materials, preparing class schedules, assisting with classroom activities and implementing instructional modification to the curriculum as directed by the teacher
- Promote a safe and productive learning environment for students, ensuring that students' needs are met by communication with other staff about students' needs
- Work independently with students on skills assigned by the teacher
- Develop strong relationships with students to promote learning and participation within the classroom.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
Preschool Teacher
New Horizon Academy
01.2017 - Current
- Created an engaging curriculum framework that aligned with company standards.
- Administer daily group learning activities, encourage participation and offer specialized attention based on parent and director recommendation
- Coordinated daily schedules for up to 30 students, incorporating structured playtime and educational activities.
- Maintained accurate records on individuals, such as daily observations, information about activities, meals served and medication administered.
Student Teacher
Concordia University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to improve the overall learning environment for students
- Design teaching strategies and materials to achieve different instructional purposes and to needs
- Implemented many forms of formative and summative assessments such as 3-2-1 worksheets,projects and quick writes
- Responsibly communicate student progress based on appropriate indicators to students,parents or guardians, and other colleagues- Implement students' self-assessment activities to help them identify their own strengths and needs and to encourage them to set personal goals for learning;
Ride Operator
Nickelodeon Universe
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Ensure the safety of guests when entering on and off rides
- Operated approximately 10 of mechanical and non mechanical rides and attractions
- Worked collectively with colleagues to maintain a fun, friendly and safe environment
- Effectively communicated with guests during stressful and/or challenging situations.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Health Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN05.2021
Skills
- Communicating with people from all ages and different backgrounds
- Strong class management and behavioral intervention skills
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
Interests
Activities and Leadership, Bolder options- Participated as a mentee in a one-to-one youth mentorship program- Trained for and completed three 5k running races- Volunteered at Ronald McDonald House, Twin Cities Marathon, and Open Arms- Completed activities for healthy habits and goal- setting requirements3
Additional Information
- Awards, Certificate of Academic Excellence:- - Recognized for exceptional achievement in teacher educationLicense & Certificate- First Aid/Cpr Certified- Minnesota Teaching License: Pending
Timeline
Paraeducator
Cowern Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Concordia University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Preschool Teacher
New Horizon Academy
01.2017 - Current
Ride Operator
Nickelodeon Universe
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Arts - Health Education
Concordia University, St. Paul
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