Brenda Burkett
Winchester,CA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a background in special education, customer service, and school safety. Known for strong relationship building, behavior support, and problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining safe, organized spaces and supporting positive outcomes for students and teams.
Overview
3
3
Languages
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Scoot Education
- Current
- Monitored student behavior and redirected focus using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Documented student progress and shared observations with instructional staff for ongoing support.
- Helped maintain a safe, organized learning environment during classroom activities and transitions.
- 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.
Target Team Member
Target
- Current
- Delivered guest service across sales floor, checkout, and drive up, resolving questions promptly.
- Trained new team members on store routines, safety practices, and service expectations.
- Improved team efficiency by assisting across departments during peak traffic and coverage gaps.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
School Crossing Guard
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
- Directed student and vehicle traffic at assigned crossings, maintaining safe pedestrian flow.
- Escorted children across streets while reinforcing safe crossing procedures.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected situations or conflicts arising during daily duties effectively.
- Protected safety of students by identifying potential conflicts and working collaboratively with community resource networks to diffuse situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University, San Marcos
06-2028
Associate of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
Mt. San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
Vista Murrieta High School
Skills
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
- Progress monitoring
- Behavioral intervention
- Social skills development
- Social skills support
- Conflict resolution
- Assistive technology
- Decision-making
- Relationship building skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Volunteer work
- Lead a preschool classroom weekly, teaching children while assisting other volunteers.
- Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues and events.
- Mentored middle school and high school students for 4+ years.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Supported students through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for children and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
Work History
08-2025
Education
06-2027
Timeline
High School Diploma -
Vista Murrieta High School
Associate of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
Mt. San Jacinto College
School Crossing Guard
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Target Team Member
Target
- Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Scoot Education
- Current
Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University, San Marcos