Allie Denham
Quanah,TX
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Quanah Independent School District
Quanah, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized instruction and guidance to meet individual student needs and foster academic growth.
- Assisted students through individualized and small group support to improve understanding. I work alongside a licensed teacher to help monitor the classroom, manage challenging behaviors, and assist in leading classroom activities.
- I supervise recess, specials, such as music and physical education, hallway transitions, bathroom breaks, dismissal, and mornings before school.
- I am also trusted to create a welcoming environment through themed decorations on the classroom door as well as bulletin boards.
- Facilitated small group activities to boost student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
- Supported teachers in lesson preparation and classroom management to create an effective learning environment.
- Work 40 hours a week.
Waitress/Prep Cook
Old Bank Saloon
Quanah, Texas
07.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining and bar environment.
- Captured precise food and drink orders from customers to enhance dining experience.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized service area while collaborating with kitchen and wait staff to ensure seamless service.
- Handle cash and credit payments, and communicate efficiently with coworkers and customers.
- Worked as a waitress/prep cook for 12 to 40 hours a week to support team efficiency.
Youth Development Staff Member
Boys and Girls Club of Vernon-Quanah Site
Quanah, TX
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for youth participants.
- Assisted in planning, leading, and supervising daily activities and programs for elementary aged children.
- Facilitated development of positive relationships between youth and their families.
- Helped keep the members safe, active, and managed behaviors.
- Monitored members' safety and engagement during activities.
- Executed custodial tasks and assisted in meal preparation for members.
- Maintained supportive relationships with the members and strove to be a positive role model.
- I performed basic custodial duties and helped prepare meals for the members.
- Managed a weekly schedule of 10 to 11 hours to fulfill job responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2025 - 09.2026
Quanah High School
Quanah, TXSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Innovative techniques
- Effective communication
- Work well under pressure
- Customer service
- Friendly and outgoing
- Schedule management
- Educational assistance
- Creating visual displays
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Quanah Independent School District
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
08.2025 - 09.2026
Waitress/Prep Cook
Old Bank Saloon
07.2025 - Current
Youth Development Staff Member
Boys and Girls Club of Vernon-Quanah Site
08.2023 - 05.2026
Quanah High School