Chelsea Fikes
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated former Special Education paraprofessional with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Programs Inclusion Aide
Massey Ranch Elementary
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Contributed to increased academic achievement by providing targeted support during small-group instruction sessions.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, enabling them to fully participate in classroom activities.
- Maintained a detailed daily log to show in and out times along with subject and work completed by students.
Traffic Safety Attendant and Substitute
Silvercrest Elementary
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Served as a traffic safety attendant protecting students as they crossed the street
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Assisted colleagues with various administrative tasks during peak times or absences for seamless continuation of daily operations.
School Care Attendant
Primrose School of Pearland
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX10.2023
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2020
Skills
- Patience and Tolerance
- Positive Reinforcement
- Self-Advocacy Support
- Social Skills Training
- Individualized support
- Instructional assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Administrative tasks
- Typing Speed
- File and database management
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Excellent Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Record Sorting and Filing
Accomplishments
Made the Dean's List my first semester at Lamar University
Timeline
Special Programs Inclusion Aide
Massey Ranch Elementary
08.2022 - 07.2024
Traffic Safety Attendant and Substitute
Silvercrest Elementary
11.2018 - 05.2022
School Care Attendant
Primrose School of Pearland
07.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lamar University
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
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