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Carrie Nelson

Carrie Nelson

Beaverton,OR

Summary

Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

William Walker Elementary School
10.2023 - Current


  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Arnold Hasbrook
07.2024 - Current
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Guest Teacher

Victory Academy Charter School
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Filled in for ill, vacationing or serving classroom teachers faced other demands.
  • Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.
  • Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Peet's Roasting Plant Tour Guide

Peet's Coffee
01.2015 - 06.2016


  • Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
  • Entertained tour guests for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
  • "Did you know that Peet's Coffee & Tea, founded in 1966 in Berkeley, California, is where the founders of Starbucks learned the art of roasting coffee? That’s right! Before Starbucks became a household name, its creators were mentored by Alfred Peet himself, the man who introduced America to high-quality, European-style coffee. So, every cup of Peet’s is not just a beverage – it’s a sip of coffee history!"

Manager of Operations

Peet's Coffee
04.2009 - 10.2023
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures while committed to the mission.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
11-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI
05-2002

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Individualized education plans
  • Non-verbal communication

  • Time management
  • Social skills development
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Team collaboration
  • Stress management

Timeline

Caregiver, Special Needs

Arnold Hasbrook
07.2024 - Current

Guest Teacher

Victory Academy Charter School
07.2024 - 08.2024

Paraeducator, Special Education

William Walker Elementary School
10.2023 - Current

Peet's Roasting Plant Tour Guide

Peet's Coffee
01.2015 - 06.2016

Manager of Operations

Peet's Coffee
04.2009 - 10.2023

Master of Arts - Special Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Carrie Nelson