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Amy Laughary

Wichita,KS

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I come to the table with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Work

Bridget's cradles
Kechi
01.2017 - Current
  • Developed relationships with existing members through outreach initiatives like community events or volunteer work programs.
  • Provided guidance on how to best utilize available resources in order to maximize the impact of volunteer work.
  • Worked closely with volunteers who assisted with guiding activities.

Paraprofessional

Haysville Public Schools USD 261
Wichita, KS
04.2011 - 04.2024
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students and colleagues.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
  • Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
  • Took class attendance and recorded absences.

Baker and Cake Decorator

Wichita, KS
01.2001 - 01.2017
  • I was self employed as a cake artist, and created many lovely wedding, birthday and other event cakes.
  • I was trained through the Wilton Corporation out of Chicago. I attended training workshops 2 times per year for 7 years to receive formal training in many aspects of baking, decorating cakes, and sugar work.
  • Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
  • Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.

Substitute Teacher K-12

Haysville Public Schools USD 261
Wichita, KS
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
  • Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
  • Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
  • Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
  • Enforced school policies regarding discipline, attendance, dress code.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques to motivate students and foster their academic growth.

Academic language therapist

Central Christian Academy
Wichita, KS
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Delivered evidence-based treatments to children with language delays and disorders.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' communication abilities using standardized tests and informal measures.
  • Developed individualized language therapy programs based on assessment results.
  • Adapted instruction methods to meet the needs of a wide range of client populations.
  • Utilized technology, such as iPads and software programs, to facilitate language learning in sessions.
  • Monitored clients' progress through regular data collection and analysis.

Photo Lab Technician

Meyer and Williams photography
Wichita, KS
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Performed daily maintenance and cleaning of photo processing equipment.
  • Inspected prints for defects such as scratches or spots before releasing them to customers.
  • Repaired minor mechanical issues with photo processing machines.
  • Packaged finished products for shipping or delivery.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while operating machinery in the lab.
  • Assisted with training new employees on proper operation of laboratory equipment.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to photography technology advancements.
  • Completed daily checklists to maximize productivity of photo department operations.

Cake Decorating Instructor

Wichita, KS
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • I taught a variety of classes, from beginners to advanced, in the art of cake decorating, sugar flowers, figure piping, and more.

Store Associate

Joanns Craft
Wichita, KS
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise and maintained inventory levels.
  • Organized store displays to ensure maximum visibility of products.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
  • Answered incoming calls regarding product inquiries or orders.

Education

Bachelor's degree - General Studies of Education, Psychology, and Sociology

Wichita State University
01.1997

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Classroom Management
  • Special Education
  • Mentoring
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Organizational Skills
  • Experience with Children
  • Experience Working With Students
  • Communication Skills
  • Writing Skills
  • Tutoring
  • Special Needs
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • English
  • Phone etiquette
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Working with people with developmental disabilities
  • Conflict management
  • Cash register
  • Data entry
  • Arts and crafts (10 years)
  • Autism Experience
  • Management
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Google Suite
  • Cake Decorating
  • Math
  • Working with Diverse People
  • Teamwork and Loyalty
  • Skilled in working with special needs children
  • Social media networking

Additional Information

I have a wide variety of skills involving working with individuals with special needs. For the last 13 years, I have worked with students at a local high school, mentoring as a job coach, and tutoring as a paraprofessional. While working as a para and being a job coach to special needs students, I have coached students on the spectrum and also many students with learning disabilities to be able to learn how to be able to function in a business setting, and have helped them to gain independence in multiple job settings so that they would have job experiences and potentially job references upon their graduations. Many times during this career, I have had the opportunity to use conflict management, leadership, teaching in small groups, and helping others with time management. One skill set that I have maintained for many years is an intensive interest in learning different arts and crafts. I've enjoyed finding out about different mediums and teaching myself the skills, and then ultimately teaching others how to do the craft for their enjoyment as well. I taught cake decorating for many years, and have held small group classes in other arts such as painting, crochet, sculpting, bead work and more. I feel that this could be an asset as a skill set to a potential employer as I have a love for learning new tasks.

Timeline

Volunteer Work

Bridget's cradles
01.2017 - Current

Paraprofessional

Haysville Public Schools USD 261
04.2011 - 04.2024

Substitute Teacher K-12

Haysville Public Schools USD 261
01.2010 - 01.2011

Academic language therapist

Central Christian Academy
01.2008 - 01.2010

Photo Lab Technician

Meyer and Williams photography
01.2003 - 01.2010

Store Associate

Joanns Craft
01.2003 - 01.2006

Baker and Cake Decorator

01.2001 - 01.2017

Cake Decorating Instructor

01.2001 - 01.2008

Bachelor's degree - General Studies of Education, Psychology, and Sociology

Wichita State University

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

Oral Roberts University

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