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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator
Howard County Public School System
01.2019 - Current
Collaborate with teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
Document behaviors, implement interventions and treatment results.
Oversee students in classrooms, outdoor activities, and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and promote safety.
Enhance student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
Improve student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
Create bulletin boards and classroom manipulatives and materials
Substitute for a variety of positions in the school as needed
Administrative Assistant
SIMmersion LLC
08.2006 - 08.2010
Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress.
Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Field Trip Coordinator
Imagination Stage
07.2003 - 08.2006
Coordinated successful field trips by corresponding with teachers from various schools, reserving groups, and collecting funds.
Enhanced student learning experiences by arranging hands-on activities during field trips.
Ensured safety of all participants by meticulously following protocols and guidelines.
Collaborated with educators to design field trip itineraries that aligned with curriculum goals.
Provided clear communication to teachers and schools regarding trip details, consent forms, and payment deadlines.
Streamlined the planning process by creating reusable templates for permission slips, itinerary schedules, and checklists.
Reservation Sales Associate
Marriott International, Inc.
09.2002 - 06.2003
Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently managing reservations, providing accurate information, and resolving any issues promptly.
Enhanced company revenue through upselling additional services and recommending tailored travel packages.
Developed thorough knowledge of reservation systems and policies as well as up-to-date knowledge of property amenities and local attractions for appropriate recommendations to guests.
Assisted customers with special needs or accommodations requests, delivering a personalized experience that exceeded expectations.
Answered incoming phone calls and developed friendly rapport with callers while answering questions, making recommendations, and leading conversations to bookings.
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