Belle Hand
Tulsa,OK
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. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Dedicated Swim Instructor experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing enjoyable learning environment. Genuinely enthusiastic for swimming and highly effective in motivating and inspiring students of every age. Organized fitness leader develops individualized client programs and engaging classes for diverse skill levels. Guides clients in strength training techniques to improve cardiovascular health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ParaProfessional
Jenks middle school
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked with teachers to make sure IEPs were met
- Helped students stay on task
- Worked out any conflicts students had with teachers and other students.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Swim Instructor
millers swim school
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided quality customer service by interacting with students/parents to provide status updates and to build relationships
- Certified as lifeguard, as well as certified in CPR, First Aid, AED
- Led private lessons with children that have learning disabilities to ensure customer satisfaction by offering exceptional customer service.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Adjusted lesson pacing according to individual student needs while adhering to established curriculum guidelines, ensuring optimal progress for all learners.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
- Continually refined teaching techniques by attending professional development workshops and incorporating new strategies into daily lesson planning.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
Fast Food Worker
Braum's
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Cashier, Drive-Thru, Side-prep, Cook, Sandwich prep, Janitorial, Customer service, Trainer, and Leader
- Provide customer service, stock, or organize goods, wash dishes, or related utensils
- Washed dishes and encouraged fellow team members with a positive attitude throughout scheduled shift
- Worked fast food as Drive-Thru employee where I interacted with people on a daily basis
- Greet customers with polite and receptive attitude
- Open, close, greet customers, prep, clean
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
- Demonstrated flexibility in schedule availability, ensuring adequate staffing levels were maintained during peak hours or unexpected absences.
- Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theatre
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK12.2023
Skills
- Stage design
- Stage lighting
- CPR
- Knows safety standards
- Customer service
- Meets deadlines
- Special needs knowledge
- Great teamwork
- Technical knowledge
- Word & Excel knowledge
- Behavior Management
- IEP familiarity
- Multicultural Awareness
- Smartboard
- Child Supervision
- Swimming and Water Safety
- Public Speaking Confidence
Certification
- Lifeguarding
- First aid
- CPR
Timeline
ParaProfessional
Jenks middle school
09.2023 - 01.2024
Swim Instructor
millers swim school
01.2020 - 08.2023
Fast Food Worker
Braum's
07.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Theatre
Tulsa Community College
- Lifeguarding
- First aid
- CPR
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