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Claire Thorn

Clear Lake

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, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Babysitter

Holubs
05.2013 - 08.2024
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.

Pro Shop Employee

Pebble Creek Country Club
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Took phone calls to book tee times and answer questions pertaining to golf operations.
  • Operated cash register to accept cash, credit card and gift card payments.
  • Maintained full knowledge of golf tournaments and events to answer member questions pertaining to events.
  • Educated members and customers on new products, services and discounts to promote additional sales.

Norsemen Hockey Team Manager

Norsemen Junior Hockey Team
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Analyzed team performance data to provide meaningful insights, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans, and follow-up procedures.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Garden Associate

Home Depot
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.

Paraprofessional

Pioneers International School
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.

Field Experience Tech High School

Amy
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.

Field Experience, Clearview Elementary

St. Cloud State University
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Field Experience

Tech High School Health
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.

Field Experience

Tech High School Physical Education & Health
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Becker Senior High School
Becker, MN
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
01.2023 - Current

Skills

  • IEP Familiarity
  • Effective Communication
  • Maintaining Safe Environment
  • Time Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Partnership Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship building

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Field Experience

Tech High School Health
03.2025 - 04.2025

Field Experience

Tech High School Physical Education & Health
01.2025 - 04.2025

Field Experience Tech High School

Amy
03.2024 - 04.2024

Field Experience, Clearview Elementary

St. Cloud State University
11.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education

St. Cloud State University
01.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Pioneers International School
03.2022 - 05.2024

Garden Associate

Home Depot
03.2021 - 10.2021

Norsemen Hockey Team Manager

Norsemen Junior Hockey Team
01.2020 - 05.2020

Pro Shop Employee

Pebble Creek Country Club
04.2019 - 10.2019

Babysitter

Holubs
05.2013 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Saint Cloud State University

High School Diploma -

Becker Senior High School
Claire Thorn