Andrea Duncan
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Accomplished paraprofessional with a track record of enhancing student learning through customized lesson plans and effective classroom strategies. Recognized by the Rapides Parish School Board for improving student outcomes. Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in collaborative teamwork, maximizing efficiency. Dependable and skilled food service worker with a background in high-quality food preparation and a commitment to excellent service in a team-oriented environment. Dedicated to ensuring patron satisfaction through attentive and efficient service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Rapides Parish School Board-Pineville Elementary
09.2024 - Current
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Paraprofessional
Rapides Parish School Board- Pineville Elementary
08.2014 - Current
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Planned and Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Paraprofessional
Rapides Parish School Board- W.O. Hall
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Rapides Parish School Board-Arthur F. Smith
08.2003 - 08.2010
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Education
No Degree -
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Senior High School
05.1987
Skills
- Administrative: Calendar management, office management, document preparation
- Communication: Verbal and written communication, customer service
- Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, email management
- Organizational: Time management, multitasking, attention to detail
- Interpersonal: Team collaboration, problem-solving, discretion, and confidentiality
- Additional: Project coordination, travel arrangements, event planning
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Rapides Parish School Board-Pineville Elementary
09.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Rapides Parish School Board- Pineville Elementary
08.2014 - Current
Paraprofessional
Rapides Parish School Board- W.O. Hall
08.2010 - 08.2014
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Rapides Parish School Board-Arthur F. Smith
08.2003 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Senior High School
No Degree -
Grambling State University
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