Danielle Wolters
Coopersville Area Pub Schools
Coopersville,Michigan
14
years of professional experience
Calm, patient Paraprofessional experienced in behavior management and small-group instruction, providing vital support for students with special needs. Built trust and reinforced lessons while maintaining a safe, orderly classroom environment. Fostered positive learning atmospheres through effective communication and collaboration with teachers, adapting materials to meet diverse learning needs.
Work History
Paraprofessional
1 Year 8 Months- Assisted teachers with small-group instruction, independent work, and lesson preparation.
- Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing lessons and guiding students through assigned activities.
- Adapted materials and activities to support diverse learning needs and accommodations.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supervised students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other school routines.
- Reinforced positive behavior strategies and redirected students using consistent classroom expectations.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Lead Cake and Pastry Decorator
4 Years 10 Months- Designed custom buttercream, fondant, and piping decorations aligned with client requests.
- Led cake and pastry decorating workflow, ensuring consistent presentation and timely order completion.
- Trained junior decorators on icing techniques, color matching, and finishing standards.
- Inspected completed cakes and pastries for quality, accuracy, and visual consistency.
- Prepared decorating supplies, tools, and ingredients for complex custom orders.
- Adapted designs for special occasions, balancing creativity with brand standards and customer expectations.
- Collaborated with clients to create unique and personalized cake designs, tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
- Developed custom designs for special events, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Provided cake and cookie decorating classes.
Inside Sales Representative
2 Years 7 Months- Managed inbound and outbound sales calls, converting customer needs into accurate foodservice orders.
- Built long-term customer relationships through responsive follow-up, issue resolution, and consistent account support.
- Maintained strong product knowledge to recommend solutions aligned with customer menu and inventory requirements.
- Coordinated with distribution and operations teams to resolve order issues and support on-time fulfillment.
- Reviewed pricing, availability, and substitutions to protect order accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Collaborated with outside sales representatives, marketing and other departments to generate leads and close sales.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
- 3.85 GPA
Bachelor of Arts - Food And Beverage Management
Skills
Special needs support
Group instruction
Supporting special needs
Behavior management
Behavior improvements
Student assessment
Lesson planning
Group tutoring
Conflict resolution
Collaboration with educators
Positive reinforcement
Peer interaction support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Coopersville Area Pub Schools
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Cake and Pastry Decorator
3 Owls Cakery
04.2020 - 02.2025Read More
Inside Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service
03.2013 - 10.2015Read More
Baker College, Muskegon, MI
Bachelor of Arts from Food And Beverage Management
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Cornerstone University
Master of Science from Clinical Mental Health
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