Casey Ridenour
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, and behavior management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
John Cary Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Mehlville School District
03.2019 - Current
- Supported lead teachers in preparing lesson plans, ensuring a well-rounded and comprehensive curriculum.
- Collat classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Managed transitions smoothly between activities by establishing routines that minimized disruptions in the learning process.
- Supported children''s emotional well-being by addressing individual needs, providing comfort, and modeling appropriate coping strategies.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mehlville School District
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
Recess/Cafeteria Aid
Mehlville School District R-9
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored over 50 students during lunchtime to verify proper hygiene and eating, maintaining appropriate behavior within cafeteria.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces and playground equipment.
Office Assistant
ArkCarriers
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Created and implemented filing system to ensure proper tax records and relevant shipping invoices are accessible when needed.
- Operate database for truck maintenance schedules, accounts payable and receivables, and driver's pay histories.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
08.2005 - 11.2016
- Cared for children age 2 months to 6 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and music.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Voice Teacher
Self Employed
02.2017 - Current
- Teach students about vocal health and techniques to improve the student performance.
- Develop strategies to help improve vocal range, note accuracy, breath control,head vs chest voice and other techniques vital to a singer.
- Customize material to showcase student's individual vocal abilities.
Insurance Adjuster
State Farm Insurance
01.2002 - 02.2004
- Studied for and Passed multiple certification tests to receive my insurance license.
- Sold and adjusted Home Owner's and Life Insurance policies.
- Worked with policy holders answering claim coverage questions and aiding in the administration of their claims.
- Data entry for day-to-day office information as well as entering policy information and claims updates in Corporate database.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO2002
Skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize many moving parts
- Caring and nurturing personality allows me to identify with, and work with people in broad spectrum of age, educational, and socio-economic range
- Ability to process and internalize information quickly
- Patient and calm in difficult situations
Timeline
John Cary Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Mehlville School District
03.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mehlville School District
05.2018 - 03.2019
Recess/Cafeteria Aid
Mehlville School District R-9
08.2017 - 05.2018
Voice Teacher
Self Employed
02.2017 - Current
Office Assistant
ArkCarriers
11.2016 - 04.2018
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
08.2005 - 11.2016
Insurance Adjuster
State Farm Insurance
01.2002 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Missouri Baptist University
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