Brittany Ojo
Austin,TX
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Austin Achieve Public Schools
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Implementation of the scholar's Individual Education Plan
- Aid teacher in preparing and using instructional materials
- Instruct scholars and groups of scholars under the teacher’s direction
- Assist scholars with learning activities
- Provide community-based instruction as directed by teacher
- Accompany scholars to mainstream settings working under the direction of the classroom teacher, including the cafeteria, library, field trips, assemblies, pep rallies, and other activities
- Assist in monitoring and control of scholar behavior in the classroom and other areas
- Assist in the implementation and documentation of the scholar behavior management plan as directed by teacher
- Assist in the implementation and documentation of the scholar emergency health plan as directed by teacher/grade level team
Caregiver
Home Helpers
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisting with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating
- Following a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication
- Ensuring the client’s home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place
- Providing emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks
- Providing mobility assistance may be required, for example helping the client in and out of bed, a chair, or a wheelchair
- Transporting or escorting the client to medical and other appointments
- Monitoring and reporting changes in health, behavior, and needs
Dining Room Attendant
Belmont Senior Living
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Create and support an environment of Teamwork by helping a fellow employee or guest without a second thought
- Attendance in mandatory meetings, training, workshops, and/or seminars
- Always wear safety/slip resistant shoes;
- Uniforms and/or clothing should always be “on stage clean
- Adhere to organization policies and procedures;
- Always wear the safety belt when lifting objects over 20 lbs
- Superior attendance and punctuality
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e- mail, or in person
- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork
Design Intern
The Woodlands Preparatory School
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Prepare images to coincide with social and blog posts
- Assist with website and blog updates via word press
- Assist with collateral updates and version control
- Creation of various logos for products
- Creation and updates to various sales collateral
- Assist with video production (shooting, editing, etc)
- Other projects as assigned
Sales Associate
Express Clothing Store
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service
- Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers
- Achieving established goals
- Directing customers to merchandise within the store
- Increasing in store sales
- Superior product knowledge
- Maintaining an orderly appearance throughout the sales floor
- Introducing promotions and opportunities to customers
- Cross-selling products to increase purchase amounts
Group Leader
Extend A Care for Kids
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Developing children care program which is appropriate with the individual needs and interest of the children
- Delegating tasks and supervising activities of the teaching staff
- Supporting children's families by sharing relevant records and communicating children's developmental needs
- Undertaking administrative duties like maintaining children's record and preparing teaching programs
- Coordinating with the director, teaching staff and families in implementing children's educational programs
- Ensuring the policies of school are implemented in providing appropriate care and educational programs for children
Teacher Assistant
Southwest Keys Childcare
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Getting the classroom ready for lessons
- Listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories
- Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
- Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records
- Supporting teachers in managing class behavior
- Supervising group activities
- Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents
- Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons
- Helping with outings and sports events
- Taking part in training
- Carrying out administrative tasks
- Logistic duties
- Coordinator duties
Dining Room Attendant
Camp Heart O’ Hills
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments (such as cafeterias or dining rooms, to facilitate customer service
- Operate cash registers
- Clean food service areas
- Arrange tables or dining areas
- Provide customers with general information or assistance
- Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree - Sociology
Huston Tillotson University
Skills
- IEP Familiarity
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Crisis Management
- Social Integration
- Case Management
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Mood Disorders Knowledge
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Notes
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Clients Rights
- HIPAA Requirements
Certification
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Austin Achieve Public Schools
08.2021 - 03.2022
Caregiver
Home Helpers
08.2019 - 06.2020
Dining Room Attendant
Belmont Senior Living
06.2019 - 07.2019
Design Intern
The Woodlands Preparatory School
05.2018 - 06.2018
Sales Associate
Express Clothing Store
03.2018 - 05.2018
Group Leader
Extend A Care for Kids
09.2017 - 11.2017
Teacher Assistant
Southwest Keys Childcare
01.2016 - 04.2016
Dining Room Attendant
Camp Heart O’ Hills
06.2013 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts degree - Sociology
Huston Tillotson University
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