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Courtney Forro

Port Huron,MI

Summary

Goal-oriented Special Education Paraeducator, caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning, or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Compassionate, with established experience providing support to students. Has the ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

Port Huron Area School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.

Concession Stand Worker

City Of Port Huron
01.2022 - Current
  • Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
  • Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
  • Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Cooked and packaged large batches of food prepared to order or kept hot until needed.
  • Responded to customer complaints to help resolve issues.
  • Prepped food items for later use to save staff time during busy hours.
  • Used cash register to tender change and process cash and credit card payments.
  • Maintained clean and tidy service area by scrubbing and polishing counters and tables, and cleaning glasses and dishes.
  • Communicated stand offerings and answered guest questions regarding orders.
  • Managed refreshment stand and food concessions at public gatherings, sporting events and concerts.
  • Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills, and maintaining records of transactions.

Competitive Cheerleading and Dance Coach

CL Spirit
08.2021 - Current
  • Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
  • Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
  • Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
  • Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Checked squad member uniform, attitude and form before all events.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.

Sandwich Artist

SUBWAY® Restaurants
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
  • Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
  • Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.

Education

No Degree - Education

St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Marine City, MI
05.2023

Skills

  • Small Group Leadership
  • Smart Board
  • Safety Procedures
  • First Aid
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Google Apps for Education
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Individual Student Assistance
  • Group and Individual Instruction

Volunteer

Volunteers within the community, church, and with the CheerAbilities program at CL Spirit.

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Port Huron Area School District
08.2023 - Current

Concession Stand Worker

City Of Port Huron
01.2022 - Current

Competitive Cheerleading and Dance Coach

CL Spirit
08.2021 - Current

Sandwich Artist

SUBWAY® Restaurants
08.2021 - 05.2022

No Degree - Education

St. Clair County Community College

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School

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