Chanda Tidwell
Levelland,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. An organized and motivated l, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
Levelland, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
Behavior Interventionist
Smyer Independent School District
Smyer, TX
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Provided guidance and support to students with challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Collaborated with school staff, parents, and community stakeholders to create a safe learning environment for all students.
- Utilized data collection methods such as frequency counts, duration recording, and ABC charts to monitor student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student's goals, objectives, and intervention strategies used.
- Tracked data on individual student performance to measure progress towards established goals.
- Observed student behavior in order to assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to develop appropriate strategies for addressing any issues that arise.
- Monitored student behavior and kept detailed logs of observations throughout the day.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques when needed to reduce stress levels among students displaying challenging behaviors.
- Performed crisis prevention and intervention duties as needed including physical restraint if necessary.
- Attended IEP meetings as requested by school administration or parents.
- Consulted with team members regularly regarding any changes made within current intervention plans.
- Worked with educators to outline intervention plans, establish goals and develop progress benchmarks.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Levelland Independent School District
Levelland, TX
08.2013 - 12.2022
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, field trips., ensuring their safety at all times.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Levelland High School
Levelland, TX05-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
South Plains College
Levelland, TXSkills
- Document Control
- Data Entry
- Mail handling
- Database Management
- Spreadsheet Management
- Peer Mediation
- Social Skills Training
- Teaching assistance
- Reading Intervention
- Math Intervention
- Test Proctoring
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education Support
- IEP compliance
- Crisis Intervention
- Classroom support
- Documentation
- IEP familiarity
- Student Supervision
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Behavior Modification
- Progress Monitoring
- First aid and CPR certified
References
- Ray Scifres Hockley County Sheriff 806-777-1840
- Leslie Lehmann Lieutenant 903-368-0954
- Melissa Young Friend 806-786-4684
- Courtney Bartosh Niece 806-781-9476
- Stormi Riedel co-worker/friend 806-392-6671
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
10.2023 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Smyer Independent School District
01.2023 - 09.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Levelland Independent School District
08.2013 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Levelland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
South Plains College
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