Amanda Abbott
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional with extensive experience in educational support and crisis intervention, demonstrated at Bakersfield City School District. Expert in tailoring lesson plans for students with special needs and providing emotional support, resulting in positive learning outcomes. Skilled in classroom management and instructional support, enhancing student engagement and safety. Proven ability to improve student progress through effective behavior management and individualized assistance. Very skilled with customer service. Great people interaction. Working cashier at Starbucks, Walmart, and working through the district have given opportunities to interact with various different people of age and/or race.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bakersfield City School District
08.2017 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Worked with Autistic children from ages 6 to 11.
- Class sizes from 8 to 12 kids with 3 adults per class.
Overnight Stocker
Wal-Mart Supercenter
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
Cashier
Walmart
05.2011 - 09.2012
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Playground Supervisor
Bakersfield City School District
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Served as role model for children by exercising appropriate decision-making and boundary-setting skills.
- Inventoried playground and activity supplies to inform recreation office of needed medical, arts and crafts and sports items.
- Picked up employee attendance reports to keep accurate records of time worked and amount paid for staff.
- Picked up supplies from storage facilities for special events.
- Oversaw children on playground to monitor safety and suitability of activities.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Cashier
Starbucks, Barista
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CAHigh School Diploma -
Garces Memorial High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2006
Skills
- Educational assistance
- Crisis Intervention
- Special Education Support
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- IEP familiarity
- Multicultural Awareness
- Behavior Management
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Student Assistance
- Computer Skills
- CPR and First Aid
- Student Supervision
- Emotional Support
- Disability Awareness
Timeline
Overnight Stocker
Wal-Mart Supercenter
10.2018 - 11.2019
Paraprofessional
Bakersfield City School District
08.2017 - Current
Cashier
Walmart
05.2011 - 09.2012
Playground Supervisor
Bakersfield City School District
08.2007 - 05.2010
Cashier
Starbucks, Barista
08.2006 - 09.2007
Some College (No Degree) -
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Garces Memorial High School