Carol Tavormina
Walworth,NY
Summary
Dedicated One-on-One Paraprofessional with expertise in supporting students with special needs. Skilled in behavior management and adaptive learning techniques, fostering positive student development. Committed to creating inclusive environments that promote personal growth and academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Monroe Boces1
Fairport, New York
07.2007 - 10.2017
- Supported students with individualized learning plans and academic goals.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson delivery techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators and parents.
- Facilitated communication between students and teachers during lessons.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to promote positive student engagement.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress reports.
- Supported the teacher in delivering lesson plans and adapting instruction for individual student needs.
- Participated in meetings and trainings designed to further develop skills necessary for working with special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure student success.
- Assisted with implementation of IEPs including accommodations and modifications for each student assigned to me.
- Utilized creative teaching methods to engage students in learning activities.
- Provided direct one-on-one support to students with disabilities in an educational setting.
- Participated in team meetings focused on developing Individual Education Plans.
- Supervised students during activities such as recess, lunchtime, field trips.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors from students.
- Utilized assistive technology devices to help children access instructional materials more effectively.
- Assisted students with daily tasks such as hygiene, eating, dressing, mobility.
- Enforced safety rules among students while promoting respect for others within the classroom setting.
- Instructed small groups of students in a variety of subject areas while providing additional support when needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback regarding progress toward goals set by IEP teams.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Monitored student behavior and engagement to identify support needs. to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Managed classroom technology and assisted students in using educational software.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
Cashier
Wegmans Supermarket
Penfield, New York
07.2000 - 09.2013
- Processed customer transactions quickly and accurately at checkout.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and store navigation.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area for efficiency.
- Handled cash, credit, and gift card transactions securely.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service during peak hours.
- Educated customers on promotions and loyalty programs effectively.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally to ensure satisfaction.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered a high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained an orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Preserving appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for the rewards program.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Organized promotional displays or arranged merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going the extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore a mask or a face shield.
Education
John Glenn
Westland, MISome College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- Individualized education programs
- Behavioral intervention techniques
- Assistive technology use
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Yes, I was awarded for having a balanced drawer while working at Wegmans
Affiliations
- Reading
- Hobbies
- Crime tv
- Documentaries
Timeline
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Monroe Boces1
07.2007 - 10.2017
Cashier
Wegmans Supermarket
07.2000 - 09.2013
John Glenn
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University