Abena Scott
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Caring kindergarten paraprofessional organized in maintaining classroom spaces and supervising groups. Learns quickly and confidently uses technology to assist with communications, recordkeeping and small group instruction. Focused on helping each student reach full potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Douglas County Schools Douglasville, Ga
Douglasville, GA
08.2017 - Current
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Douglas County Schools Douglasville, Ga
Douglasville, GA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Assembly Worker
Southern Aluminum Finishing Co
Winston, GA
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
- Assembled various types of metal items to specification.
- Notified supervisor of issues with equipment or production.
Custodian
GCA Service Group
Douglasville, Georgia
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
Custodian
Douglas County Schools Douglasville, Ga
Douglasville, Georgia
07.2008 - 07.2014
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
Education
Medical Assisting
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Accomplishments
- Achieved sight word goals through effectively helping with implementing different sight word activities to help the students retain their sight words.
Nominated for support staff member of the year 2021-2022 school year
I was nominated at Chapel Hill Elementary school to be the staff member of the year for my continuous dedication to my school, students and the ches community. I always strive to do my best and help where I am needed. I have also been nominated and named for going above and beyond as the staff member of the month along with perfect attendance for four months.
Timeline
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Douglas County Schools Douglasville, Ga
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Douglas County Schools Douglasville, Ga
08.2016 - 08.2017
Assembly Worker
Southern Aluminum Finishing Co
06.2015 - 06.2017
Custodian
GCA Service Group
07.2014 - 05.2015
Custodian
Douglas County Schools Douglasville, Ga
07.2008 - 07.2014
Medical Assisting
Independence University
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