Takiesha Chestnut
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic and driven professional with a proven track record of driving growth and expanding knowledge within company settings and leveraging strategic thinking, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset. To have consistently contributed to the expansion and success of the organizations. Being a part of a solid foundation in the field or out. To thrive on challenges, embrace new opportunities, and excel in fostering collaborative environments that propel both personal and organizational growth. Passionate about driving innovation, optimizing processes, and exceeding expectations, am poised to bring invaluable expertise and a commitment to excellence to next role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
07.2023 - Current
- Helped supervising teacher manage classroom and implement lesson plans
- Used technology, AV equipment and communication devices in classroom
- Boosted student learning carrying out planned lessons and activities
- Participated in professional development and training to boost skills
- Prepared homework packages for home-bound students
- Planned and organized class parties, awards and field trips
- Collected signed permission slips and participation fees from students
- Built positive relationships with parents, administrators and teaching staff
- Kept order during unstructured times and transitions between classes, bus lines and lunch periods
- Engaged students with diverse teaching methods, hands-on activities and technology-based approaches
- Created hazard-free learning environment for young learners
- Utilized conscious discipline strategies, working with students
- Kept classroom supplies and projects well-organized to cultivate positive, clean environment
- Built strong relationships with students, staff and parents
- Distributed learning materials and supplies to students
- Promoted student development and extracurricular learning, organizing and supervising recreational activities
- Assisted librarians to arrange and sort books
- Improved student performance, providing additional mentoring and tutoring.
SOC Operator Lead
Securitas
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Dealt professionally with 6team members and clients to enhance relationships
- Complied with company safety and risk management policies and procedures
- Maintained well-organized digital and hardcopy filing systems
- Preserved customer loyalty by quickly and completely resolving complaints
- Improved staff performance through continuous monitoring and training updates
- Motivated employees to continuously grow knowledge and enhance abilities
- Supported management with recommendations on staffing and procedural changes
- Supervised work of office, administrative and customer-facing employees
- Recruited and onboarded new employees qualified for specific office roles
- Created and maintained office documentation and manuals
- Coordinated outside vendor support to meet office maintenance or service needs
- Minimized risk of breaches by securing locks and doors
- Offered personal protection to on-site VIPs and executives
- Observed activities as either in-uniform or plain-clothes security team member
- Watched simultaneous CCTV feeds to proactively identify concerns
- Inspected security systems regularly to identify problems with tampering or general malfunctions
- Managed building entrances and exits, manning security stations and preventing unauthorized access
- Monitored employees and visitors to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Kept management updated on security activities and incidents with detailed daily reports
- Identified security issues with foot patrols of building and grounds
- Kept updated database on all machines information, defective units and final products
- Asked vital questions and provided pre-arrival instructions for emergency medical calls
- Served customers by providing service information and resolving product and service problems
- Identified and analyzed network impairments with network performance monitoring tools
- Conducted periodic checks on equipment to solve detected problems
- Logged security activities and prepared operational reports for management
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace
- Remained up-to-date on current directory listings to provide accurate information to public
- Listened to customer requests to refer to directories or answer questions and provide telephone information
- Prepared thorough reports detailing equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Monitored building security and team activities using CCTV and foot patrols.
Special Education Paraprofessional
ABA Circle
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Helped students realize rigorous academic goals outlined in IEPs
- Assisted in development of BSPs and BIPs with direct feedback about current behaviors and concerns
- Supported student engagement such as implementation of behavior management strategies
- Provided health and safety maintenance by assisting students with bathroom visits, washing hands, and tying shoelaces
- Maintained consistent and well-coordinated support for students with diverse special education needs
- Conferred with lead teacher and parents to develop IEPs for students
- Improved students' access to grade-level content with special accommodations and modifications
- Assessed student progress toward goals and collaborated with case managers to meet individual goals Implemented strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
- Kept learning environment safe and optimal for students by proactively managing student behavior
- Evaluated and assessed the progress and developmental levels of children through basic documentation and observation
- Adapted classroom activities under the direction of a supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives
- Preserved clean, safe learning environment by wiping down and sanitizing toys and tables
- Promoted life skills development for students needing additional support with toileting and diapering, hygiene, and feeding
- Implemented individual and small group instruction for students' special education needs
- Worked with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Contributed to course instruction by preparing lesson plans and directly teaching students
- Enhanced learning environments by setting up class displays and activity stations
- Met instructional needs by coordinating efforts with classroom teachers
- Assisted students with developing sensory-motor skills, language abilities, and memory through special exercises
- Helped students build life-long learning skills for continued academic success
- Impacted student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective modeling strategies.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Third Baptist Church
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained a presentable reception area, paying close attention to the entryway and periodicals
- Helped secretarial staff stay on top of high workloads with exemplary organizational and prioritization skills
- Minimized disruptions for office staff with effective call screening and management abilities
- Secured confidential and sensitive information by following proper procedures
- Kept office current with important inspections, permits, and meetings by tracking schedules and organizing supporting documentation
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and faxes
- Organized and updated file systems, keeping records easily retrievable
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable service
- Handled correspondence, including emails, letters, mail, and text messages
- Conducted scheduling for conferences, meetings, and other events
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate parties
- Minimized disruptions to managers by controlling access
- Juggled numerous emails, phone calls, and mailings with little oversight
- Prepared meeting agendas and rooms with supplies.
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Arizona State University
Arizona City, AZ05.2026
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Academy Of Art University
San Francisco, CA09.2023
Associates in Nursing - Phlebotomy
Manhattan School Of Technology & Science
Brooklyn, NY12.2019
High School Diploma -
Forest Park Senior High
Baltimore, MD06.2013
Skills
- Training and Development
- Crisis Intervention
- HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems)
- Legal Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance Management
- Policy Development
- Confidentiality
- Special Education Support
- IEP compliance
- Team Leadership
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Data Entry
Timeline
Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
07.2023 - Current
SOC Operator Lead
Securitas
06.2023 - 03.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
ABA Circle
04.2023 - 02.2024
Executive Administrative Assistant
Third Baptist Church
01.2020 - 06.2023
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Academy Of Art University
Associates in Nursing - Phlebotomy
Manhattan School Of Technology & Science
High School Diploma -
Forest Park Senior High
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