Christina Schermerhorn
Clayton,NY
Summary
Educational professional with extensive experience in classroom management and instructional support at Indian River School District. Skilled in leveraging educational technology to improve learning outcomes and provide tailored assistance to students with diverse needs. Focused on building positive relationships and enhancing student success through effective communication and customized lesson plans.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Indian River School Dist
Philadelphia, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
Teachers Aide
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
Watertown, NY
12.2021 - Current
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising school events and field trips.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Bis Aide
First Student
Watertown , NY
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Ensured compliance with state laws pertaining to pupil transportation services and operations.
- Transported students between home, school, extracurricular activities, field trips.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus to ensure safety of all passengers.
- Greeted students as they boarded the bus and ensured that they were seated properly.
- Completed necessary paperwork such as route sheets and attendance records accurately and timely.
- Educated passengers on proper safety procedures while riding on the bus.
- Maintained a clean and organized bus interior at all times.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of wheelchairs and other mobility devices onto the bus.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with school rules and regulations.
- Reported any incidents or accidents promptly to supervisors or designated personnel according to established protocols.
- Assisted special needs students in boarding and exiting from the bus safely.
- Enforced appropriate discipline when needed in order to maintain an orderly environment on the bus.
- Administered emergency evacuation drills periodically throughout school year.
- Verified that all passengers have exited the bus prior to leaving drop off location.
- Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, administration, and other staff members regarding student issues or concerns.
- Reported any incidents or accidents to supervisor immediately upon occurrence.
- Loaded, secured and unloaded wheelchairs, secured seatbelts and demonstrated knowledge of students' special needs.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Store
Seneca Falls, NY
02.1994 - 08.2005
- Trained new employees on store policies, procedures and customer service standards.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
- Provided training to new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Developed an effective system for tracking inventory levels, ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure product availability at competitive prices.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
- Supervised cash handling processes to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with staff members to assess individual progress and set goals for future development.
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth across multiple channels.
- Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
- Identified areas of operational inefficiency and implemented solutions to streamline processes.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion or improvement.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing sales activity, customer feedback, and other relevant information.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, stock levels and employee performance metrics.
Cashier
Kinney Group
Geneva, NY
01.1999 - 06.2005
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Cashier
IGA Supermarket
Seneca Falls, NY
02.1997 - 12.1999
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mynderse Academy
Seneca Falls, NY06-1998
Skills
- Classroom management
- Instructional support
- Educational technology
- Special needs assistance
- Lesson preparation
- Student assessment
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Indian River School Dist
10.2024 - Current
Teachers Aide
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
12.2021 - Current
Bis Aide
First Student
11.2017 - 11.2021
Cashier
Kinney Group
01.1999 - 06.2005
Cashier
IGA Supermarket
02.1997 - 12.1999
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Store
02.1994 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Mynderse Academy
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