Aja Blaque
Lexington,KY
Summary
Through my education and employment history, I have attained over 10 years of customer skills which varied from face to face, phone or internet communication.
Completed training 1600 hours in cosmetology, 600 in Nail technology.
I also have dedicated 20 years to child development , Teaching, curriculum implementation, to staff supervision and training. My expertise is more in early childhood education infancy to 12 years of age. I have strong attributes in conflict resolution
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator/Substitute Teacher
Fayette County Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
- Preparation and execution of curriculum, assisting co teacher, monitoring and supervision of children
- Parent communication of children's daily activities, snack and lunch preparation.
Nail Technician
Self employed
10.2013 - Current
- Performing Manicures, Pedicures, full set acrylic services, gel services, hand, arm, forgettable massage
Bus Monitor
Fayette County Public Schools
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Supervise children while being transported to and from school
- Maintaining children conduct logs ,communicating with other FCPS staff about student conduct or transportation issues or guidelines
Pharmacy Technician
Krogers
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Filling prescriptions, Data entry, cashiering.
Nail Technician
Mix on Vine
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Manicure and Pedicure services, massage services.
Customer Service Associate
Xerox
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Pharmacy mail order delivery, medicare part D enrollment, customer inquiries and resolution.
Preschool Teacher
Tiny town enrichment
03.2010 - 11.2011
- Curriculum, planning, supervising children, meal and snack preparation, parents conferences
Preschool Teacher
Boys and Girls Club
02.2008 - 12.2009
- Curriculum planning, child supervision, parent conferences, food preparation, Spanish immersion.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Moro Beauty College
11.2001 - 11.2005
- Scheduling clients, cashiering, record keeping, loss prevention of products on clinic floor, inventory control and delegation
- Answering phones and directing calls
- Customer and student inquiries and complaints
Program Coordinator
Pasadena Christian School
09.1992 - 10.2001
- Working with the director in implementing after school program for grades K-8
- Conduct staff meetings, staff evaluation, hiring and removal of staff, time sheet verification, staff scheduling, curriculum planning
- Handling conflict and resolution with staff, students and parents, planning and organizing student outings, budgeting, menu prep.
Education
Certificate - Christian Ministry
12.2016
Certification - Nail technology
10.2013
Certificate of Achievement - Child development
06.2008
High school diploma - General Studies
06.1994
Skills
- Moderately fluent in Spanish (10 years)
- Customer Service (10 years)
- Conflict Resolution (10 years)
- Administrative Support (5 years)
- Supervising (5 years)
- Event Planning (10 years)
- Employee Supervision (5 years)
- Employee Engagement (5 years)
- Employee Relations (5 years)
- Customer Care
- Call Center
- CSR
- Customer Support
- Bilingual
- Retail Management
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Nail Care
- Teaching
- Loss Prevention
- Childcare
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Early childhood education
- Toddler Care
- Experience with Children
- Retail Sales
- HIPAA
- Cash Handling
- Office experience
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Cashiering
- Stocking
- Basic math
- Classroom management
- Classroom experience
- Student Supervision
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Activity Planning
- Emotional Support
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Classroom Organization
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Behavior Management
- Assessment administration
- ClassDojo
- Relationship Building
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Health and safety
- Mathematics Support
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Study Skills Development
- Field Trip Oversight
- Social development and integration
- Classroom Management
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Disability Awareness
- Student Records Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Child Development
- Computer Skills
- Child Development Certification
- Social integration
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Instruction
- Educational Games
- Group and individual instruction
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Accomplishments
Received a Woman of Action Award in2008
for my perseverance in continuing my education, despite obstacles of Domestic violence and The loss of my Eldest son.
Certification in Christian Ministry in 12/2017 through Liberty University
Certification
- Pharmacy Technician, 04/01/17, 04/01/18, Pharmacy Technician license
- Nail technology, 11/01/13, 06/01/17, Renewed annually licensure to perform services in Kentucky
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
- Early Childhood Education
- Nail Technician License
- Pharmacy Intern License
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Teaching Certification
Additional Information
Certificate of Achievement in child development administration.
Assessments
- Cashier Skills, Expert, 11/01/20, Counting cash, processing transactions, following written procedures, and attending to details
- Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, Proficient, 11/01/20, Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
- Customer Service, Highly Proficient, 11/01/20, Identifying and resolving common customer issues
- Customer focus & orientation, Expert, 08/01/19, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity.
- Work style: Reliability, Familiar, 06/01/19, Tendency to be dependable and come to work
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 05/01/19, Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions.
- Customer service fit, Highly Proficient, 08/01/19, Assesses personality traits that result in high-quality customer service.
Awards
Certificate of Achievement in child development, 06/01/08, Completion of all child development components for an associate degree by the state of California
Timeline
Paraeducator/Substitute Teacher - Fayette County Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
Bus Monitor - Fayette County Public Schools
09.2019 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Technician - Krogers
03.2017 - 04.2017
Nail Technician - Mix on Vine
03.2014 - 09.2014
Nail Technician - Self employed
10.2013 - Current
Customer Service Associate - Xerox
12.2011 - 06.2012
Preschool Teacher - Tiny town enrichment
03.2010 - 11.2011
Preschool Teacher - Boys and Girls Club
02.2008 - 12.2009
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Moro Beauty College
11.2001 - 11.2005
Program Coordinator - Pasadena Christian School
09.1992 - 10.2001
Liberty University - Certificate, Christian Ministry
College of technical education - Certification, Nail technology
Pasadena City College - Certificate of Achievement, Child development
Pasadena High School - High school diploma, General Studies