Autum Spink
East Alton,IL
Summary
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. Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Granite City School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Owner
Riverside Renovations LLC
03.2020 - Current
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
- Worked with clients to find appropriate material sources according to client budgets and specific project needs
- Maintained 100% customer satisfaction by finishing projects with skill and adding professional details for best-in-class work
- Applied superior abilities in plumbing, carpentry and finishing to complete high-quality work for over 100 projects.
Shift Manager
Dk's Market
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits
- Communicated with other shift managers to facilitate continuum of customer service
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations
- Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures.
Housekeeper
University Care Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
Direct Support Professional
Beverly Farm
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Education
GED -
Reginal Office of Education 40
05.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Client Service
- Staff Management
- Team Oversight
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Behavior Management
Certification
- Licensed paraprofessional 2023-2029
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Granite City School District
08.2023 - Current
Shift Manager
Dk's Market
09.2022 - 06.2023
Owner
Riverside Renovations LLC
03.2020 - Current
Housekeeper
University Care Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
Direct Support Professional
Beverly Farm
02.2018 - 01.2019
GED -
Reginal Office of Education 40
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