Amber Seipert-Larsen
Moses Lake,Washington
Summary
- Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in educational and retail settings, notably with Lewiston Idaho Independent School District #1.
- Excelled in behavior management and effective communication, significantly enhancing student engagement and classroom efficiency.
- Demonstrated expertise in computer skills and instructional support, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Moses Lake School District 161
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Sales Associate
Bath And Body Works
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Intervention Tutor
Lewiston Idaho Independent School District #1
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Established rapport with students and staff creating a positive learning environment that fostered trust and open communication.
- Coordinated with special education professionals to ensure appropriate accommodations for all students.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on effective intervention practices.
- Contributed positively towards creating an inclusive school culture that embraced diversity and promoted equity.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide assessments, enabling accurate tracking of student progress over time.
- Developed strong relationships with both staff and parents, fostering a supportive environment conducive to student success.
- Collaborated with teachers to create individualized plans for struggling students.
- Collaborated with school counselors to address underlying emotional or psychological factors impacting student performance.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored students'' behaviors and adjusted intervention strategies accordingly, ensuring continuous growth and development.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, communicating updates regularly to parents/guardians and school staff as needed.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs, resulting in improved behaviors that impacted increased academic growth.
Sales Lead Keyholder
Pier 1
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
- Opened and closed store [Number] days per week by counting registers, making deposits, and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
- Maintained a clean and visually appealing store environment, enhancing customer experience and promoting return visits.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Utilized expert product knowledge to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions.
- Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns promptly, fostering trust, satisfaction and loyalty among clients.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and motivation to staff members.
- Trained and mentored new employees.
- Boosted sales performance by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Developed customer loyalty through exceptional service, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Identified potential upsell opportunities by monitoring customer needs closely as they browsed available products.
- Cultivated a positive and supportive work environment, fostering strong teamwork and high morale among staff members.
- Organized product displays for maximum visibility and appeal, resulting in higher impulse purchases from customers browsing the store floor.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Lewiston Idaho Independent School District #1
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Provided one-on-one assistance in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies to help students achieve their full potential.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities focused on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources in lessons.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized education plans and adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Monitored student performance through ongoing assessment and data collection, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Supported students with behavioral challenges through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and positive feedback.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive learning environment that promoted respect, empathy, and understanding among all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies consistently across various settings to promote positive outcomes both in the classroom and beyond.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Implemented a variety of accommodations, including visual schedules and modified materials, to support students'' diverse learning needs effectively.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with all staff.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewiston High School
Lewiston, ID06.1989
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Teacher Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Data Collection
- Classroom Management
- Computer Skills
- Instructional support
- Documentation
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Moses Lake School District 161
11.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Bath And Body Works
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Lead Keyholder
Pier 1
06.2018 - 09.2020
Intervention Tutor
Lewiston Idaho Independent School District #1
08.2016 - 01.2022
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Lewiston Idaho Independent School District #1
08.2014 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Lewiston High School
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