Candace Lewis
Arlington,WA
Summary
Professional with strong background in educational support, prepared to enhance learning experience for students. Demonstrates keen ability to collaborate with educators and adapt to evolving classroom needs. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment, managing classroom activities, and supporting diverse student populations. Reliable team player focused on achieving educational goals and ensuring student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Paraeducator
Arlington School District
12.2022 - Current
- Supported classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and learning.
- Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement instructional strategies effectively.
- Led small group interventions, reinforcing core academic concepts for students.
- Organized educational materials, streamlining lesson preparation processes.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
Life Skills Paraeducator
Arlington School District
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised students with special needs
- Assisted students with skills that promoted independence
- Supported classroom management by establishing positive relationships with students and fostering a respectful environment.
- Collaborated with instructional staff to adapt curriculum materials for varying student abilities and learning styles.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Monitored student activities and behaviors
- Worked with students individually or in small groups
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Mom
Stay At Home Mom
06.2012 - 10.2022
Child Nutrition Kitchen Worker
Arlington School District
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared and assembled meals following established dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food service operations during peak times.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Expedited orders efficiently during high volume shifts, ensuring prompt delivery of dishes without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Administrative Assistant
Vlox, Inc.
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Greet visitors and show them to our lobby and conference areas on a daily basis.
- Receive and place phone calls on behalf of the company. Monitor and record all phone calls for staff.
- Inventory and order office supplies for company on an as needed basis as well as approve and review supply requisitions.
- Inventory kitchen and order coffee, plates and other break room supplies for office.
- Assist accounting department with filing or organizing files for previous or current accounting year. Ensure filing systems are maintained and up to date.
- Transfer and dispose records according to retention schedules and policies.
- Ship paperwork and other items internationally to individuals for company. Used FedEx, UPS, DHL and USPS.
- Design and print business cards for employees of company.
- Assign and monitor issued security cards for each employee. Activate with new hires and deactivate with former employees.
- Ensure protection and security of files and records.
- Create excel spreadsheets for accounting or general office use with confidential data.
- Implement filing systems for accounting department and kept it organized.
- Maintain record of incoming resumes and send resume to appropriate supervisor or manager.
- Organize luncheon functions for staff as needed.
- Schedule conference calls with clients and staff. Internationally and domestically.
- Use company credit card to make travel arrangements for employees (rental car, plane ticket and hotel reservations) and adhere to approved budgets.
- Provide direct assistance to Chief Financial Officer, but also provided assistance to entire staff as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Associates of Arts
University of Phoenix Online
10.2014
Diploma - undefined
Broad Run High School
06.2005
Skills
- Able to follow procedures and instructions
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Great interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in most Microsoft programs
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Paraeducator
Arlington School District
12.2022 - Current
Life Skills Paraeducator
Arlington School District
10.2022 - 12.2022
Child Nutrition Kitchen Worker
Arlington School District
09.2022 - 10.2022
Mom
Stay At Home Mom
06.2012 - 10.2022
Administrative Assistant
Vlox, Inc.
06.2011 - 06.2012
Diploma - undefined
Broad Run High School
Associate of Arts - Associates of Arts
University of Phoenix Online