Allie Vittitow
Lexington,KY
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Assistant
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington, KY
10.2021 - Current
- Promoted positive environment for students learning.
- Assisted in preparation of classroom and instruction materials.
- Scheduled and coordinated student activities throughout school year.
- Set up classroom equipment and organized activities.
- Provided instruction and support under supervision of teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
Lexington, KY
05.2017 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Golf Shop Attendant
Lexington Country Club Of Lexington
Lexington, KY
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Reconciled daily tee sheets, checked in customers and resolved payment discrepancies.
- Collected payments for sales transactions and issued receipts for merchandise sales, greens fees and cart and club rentals.
- Packed and unpacked shipments, arranged and displayed golf shop stock and assisted with physical inventory at month-end.
- Assisted in overseeing outside golf operations and staff and followed daily procedures and policies.
- Maintained clean, orderly and inviting golf shop and assisted with merchandising and advertising.
- Promoted game of golf and specific golf course and maintained high level of professionalism and service.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2023
Skills
- Classroom Support
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Teacher Support
- Social Support
- Documentation
- Schedule Management
- Behavior Management
- Individual Instruction
- CPR and First Aid
- Child Development
- Workplace Safety
Timeline
Elementary School Assistant
Fayette County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Golf Shop Attendant
Lexington Country Club Of Lexington
05.2021 - 08.2021
Babysitter
Self-employeed
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Kentucky