Ava Serino
Pittston,PA
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Luzerne Intermediate Unit
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
05.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Lifeguard
Montage Mountain Resorts
Scranton, Pennsylvania
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
Host
Otto's Pub & Brewery
State College, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
- Resolved conflicts between customers when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
- Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
- Managed dining room layout to maximize efficiency of staff members.
- Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
Dietary Aide
United Methodist Homes
Pittston, Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Provided nutritional advice to residents and patients regarding their diet plans.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Greeted visitors entering the kitchen area, provided them with information about services offered, and directed them accordingly.
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Pittston Area Senior High School
Pittston, PA06-2022
Skills
- Teacher Support
- Educational assistance
- Differentiated Instruction
- Activity Oversight
- Special Education Support
- First aid and CPR certified
Affiliations
- Skiing
- Listening to music
- Exercising
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society in High School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Luzerne Intermediate Unit
05.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Montage Mountain Resorts
05.2023 - 09.2023
Host
Otto's Pub & Brewery
01.2023 - 05.2023
Dietary Aide
United Methodist Homes
06.2021 - 07.2022
Early Childhood Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Pittston Area Senior High School
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