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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, AZ

Skills

  • 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
Brianna Kent-Mason