Brandy Mace
Missouri Valley,IA
Summary
Dedicated Paraeducator with 6 years of comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught in classroom. Exceptional communicator knowledgeable in behavior management paired with strong commitment to total development of students while putting their needs first. Fast to learn new roles with a team playing attitude. Proficient in several computer programs with a key to detail and quality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Para Educator
Missouri Valley Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
Photographer/ Owner
Brandy Mace Photography
01.2010 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Proficiently used several computer software programs including Photoshop, Lightroom, and others.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Para Educator
Logan Magnolia Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
Para Educator
Missouri Valley Community Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
Certified Nurses Assistance
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Zoo Keeper
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
04.2000 - 10.2003
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IAAssociates (60+ Credit Hours Completed) - Elementary Education
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IAHigh School Diploma -
Missouri Valley High School
Missouri Valley, IA05.1999
Skills
- Xerox Copiers
- School Policies
- School Operations
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
- Clerical Support
- School Safety
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Office Equipment Operation
- Social Media Updating
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Customer Relations and Communications
- Computers and Technology
Certification
Substitute Authorization
Para Educator Certification Training
Previously CPI Certified
Timeline
Para Educator
Missouri Valley Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
Para Educator
Logan Magnolia Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023
Para Educator
Missouri Valley Community Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
Photographer/ Owner
Brandy Mace Photography
01.2010 - Current
Certified Nurses Assistance
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
08.2009 - 06.2011
Zoo Keeper
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
04.2000 - 10.2003
No Degree - Elementary Education
Iowa Western Community College
Associates (60+ Credit Hours Completed) - Elementary Education
William Penn University
High School Diploma -
Missouri Valley High School
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