Carolyn Duncan
Beaverton
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with over 15 years of experience and skills eager to secure entry-level Paraeducator I position. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to students and supporting staff. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact student and school success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Prepared to engage in collaborative efforts with staff and teachers within the classroom, contributing to tasks such as preparation, materials management, and providing assistance to small groups, all within a secure and organized learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cedar Hills Explorers & Friends
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with teachers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions for behavioral or special needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive to work with community resources such as North West Regional.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and monthly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Interacted well with families to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cedar Hills Explorers & Friends
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Used basic office equipment and computers.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and staff.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Portland Community College
Portland, ORHigh School Diploma -
Saratoga High School
Saratoga, CA06.2004
Skills
- Supporting Staff
- Student Curriculum
- Monitoring and Overseeing Students
- Student Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Consulting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Knowledge of Child Development
- Staff Hiring
- Employee Development
- Small Business Operations
Additional Information
- ORO step 8.5
- Volunteer teaching ESOL with Portland LIteracy Coucil
- Child/Adult First Aid CPR certified
- Paraprofessional exam on 11/25/23
- Passed CBR Criminal Background
- Passed BSD volunteer Background
Timeline
Owner
Cedar Hills Explorers & Friends
01.2020 - 10.2023
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cedar Hills Explorers & Friends
08.2015 - 01.2020
Early Childhood Education
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Saratoga High School
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