Brianna Kent-Mason
Hondo,TX
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Hondo Independent School District
Hondo, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and on field trips.
- Organized instructional materials for classroom use.
- Participated in staff development activities as assigned by school administration.
- Assisted teachers in implementing behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors.
- Instructed students in basic skills such as reading comprehension, writing techniques, mathematics computation.
- Provided individualized assistance to students requiring extra help.
- Created a positive learning environment by providing support and encouragement to students.
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Broken Arrow, OK
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Cashier Team Lead
Dollar General
Cabot, AR
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the register area.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping floors and wiping down counters regularly.
- Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members to foster collaboration.
- Processed refunds and exchanges according to company policy.
- Assisted customers with locating items within the store when requested.
- Processed payments promptly for customers to exceed productivity standards.
- Recognized potential theft or fraud attempts by monitoring suspicious behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Enrichment Activities
- Student Learning Support
- Classroom Inclusion
- Faculty Support
- Classroom Management
- Instructional Strategies
- ID Verification
- Payment Processing
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- Customer Assistance
- Returns Processing
- Payment Collection
- Cash Register Operation
- POS Systems
- Drawer Balancing
- Currency Counting
- Cash Drawer Balancing
- Time Management Skills
- Cash Management
- Credit and Cash Transactions
- Customer Service Excellence
- Ordering and Stocking
- Loss Prevention
- Money Handling
Accomplishments
- 2023-2024 University of Phoenix Presidential Deans List candidate
- 3.9 GPA holder
- Child Development Associates
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Hondo Independent School District
10.2021 - Current
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2017 - 09.2021
Cashier Team Lead
Dollar General
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix