Akida Thomas
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
BS in biology with minor in Psychology graduate passionate about healthcare and helping others. Highly focused and self motivated individual with a strong background in science. An excellent background in customer service and caring from others. Exceptional communication and people skills gained from years of experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
RCM Health Care Services
Brooklyn , NY
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw student in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Provide support for individual students outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
- Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
New York, NY
02.2014 - 08.2020
- Cared for children from ages 2-13.
- Cleaned and organized whenever it is necessary.
- Coordinated play dates with other childcare providers and families as per parent-approved list.
- Ensured proper hygiene and safety.
- Discussed progress and limitations with employer when necessary.
- Assisted children with school homework, assigned reading, and other activities. Helped contribute toward student achieving honors awards.
- Provided comfort and support to distraught or injured children.
Server/Cashier
Roland And Kennedy's Jerkspot
BROOKLYN, NY
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Greeted and welcomed customers.
- Responsible for taking over 100 customer orders and ensuring each customer satisfaction.
- Recommending daily specials and discounts to successfully up-sell limited-time food products
- Successfully solved customer conflict and problems when mistakes were made with orders and payments
- Processing payments and handling cash and credit transactions
- Built and maintained customer relationships
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY01.2021
Associate of Science - Science
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2018
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good team worker
- Very good analytical skills
- Active listener
- Very flexible and adaptive
- Very responsible
- Patient
- Very reliable
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) From AHA
Timeline
Paraprofessional
RCM Health Care Services
08.2021 - Current
Server/Cashier
Roland And Kennedy's Jerkspot
06.2014 - 12.2018
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
02.2014 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
Associate of Science - Science
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York