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Brenda Osborne

Sarah,MS

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience at Senatobia Elementary School, adept at student assessments and relationship building. Proven ability to enhance learning through tailored support and engaging activities. Skilled in fostering a positive classroom environment for all students with a calm and professional behavior.

Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 10-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Senatobia Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Teaching Assistant

Shadow Oaks Elementary School
12.2014 - 07.2022
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Table Games Dealer

MGM Resorts Gold Strike
06.2009 - 03.2015
  • Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests and encouraging fun gameplay environment.
  • Created enjoyable atmosphere for players by engaging patrons in positive and entertaining conversation.
  • Maintained fast game pace by handling chips, cards, money, and gaming equipment efficiently.
  • Adhered to all gaming regulations and procedures to maintain legal and ethical operation.
  • Learned and followed company procedures to maintain consistency and standards.
  • Inspected table games and equipment to confirm proper function.
  • Answered players questions and resolved disputes to provide excellent customer service.
  • Monitored players behavior, taking appropriate action against rule violations.
  • Kept gaming areas clean and organized to maintain safe and secure environment.
  • Managed chips and money transactions with attention to detail to prevent fraud.
  • Assisted players with placing bets, educating on game rules to increase understanding.
  • Handled and shuffled cards and playing pieces to maintain game integrity.
  • Monitored game for potential security risk to protect operation and players.
  • Maintained rules for games and identified instances of cheating, notifying security team.
  • Dealt cards and compared hands to determine winners of games such as blackjack.
  • Worked with dealer team to run larger games such as craps and baccarat.
  • Controlled equipment such as roulette wheels to run games.
  • Trained new dealers in rules and operation of different games.

Table Games Dealer

Sheraton Casino
01.2007 - 06.2009
  • Kept track of game outcomes and reported to supervisor for accurate record keeping.
  • Enforced game rules to maintain fair paly and avoid disputes.
  • Welcomed customers and established immediate rapport to encourage gameplay.
  • Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests and encouraging fun gameplay environment.
  • Maintained fast game pace by handling chips, cards, money, and gaming equipment efficiently.
  • Adhered to all gaming regulations and procedures to maintain legal and ethical operation.
  • Inspected table games and equipment to confirm proper function.
  • Kept gaming areas clean and organized to maintain safe and secure environment.
  • Managed chips and money transactions with attention to detail to prevent fraud.
  • Trained new dealers in rules and operation of different games.

Pit Clerk

Horseshoe Casino
05.2006 - 11.2006
  • Maximized game protection by performing administrative duties for table games personnel to allow optimal attention on active games.
  • Verified actual amount of markers in pit versus computer totals to properly account for credit instruments.
  • Transferred credit instruments to cage for guest redemption to create efficiency for guest service.
  • Tracked guest play, printed payout marker and balanced fills, credits, and markers activity to safeguard company assets and support cage.

Cocktail Server

Horseshoe Casino
11.2002 - 05.2006
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized bar area.
  • Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
  • Maintained accuracy and efficiency when processing sales transactions.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.

Purchasing Assistant

Walco Internatonal RXV Products
06.2000 - 11.2002
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
  • Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
  • Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
  • Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
  • Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fannin County Comprehensive High School
Blue Ridge, GA
05-1997

Skills

  • Student assessments
  • Classroom support
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Relationship building
  • Clerical support
  • Excel
  • CPR and first aid
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Minor Computer skills

Certification

Act Work Keys Test

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
Swedish
Limited Working

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Senatobia Elementary School
07.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Shadow Oaks Elementary School
12.2014 - 07.2022

Table Games Dealer

MGM Resorts Gold Strike
06.2009 - 03.2015

Table Games Dealer

Sheraton Casino
01.2007 - 06.2009

Pit Clerk

Horseshoe Casino
05.2006 - 11.2006

Cocktail Server

Horseshoe Casino
11.2002 - 05.2006

Purchasing Assistant

Walco Internatonal RXV Products
06.2000 - 11.2002

High School Diploma -

Fannin County Comprehensive High School

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