Dependable educator with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Encore Academy
New Orleans, Louisiana
03.2020 - 07.2021
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
Worked closely with sped students in small groups and 1:1.
Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Guest Educator
Enriched Schools
New Orleans, LA
10.2019 - 03.2020
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual student.
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
Scheduled 8-10 hours per week to provided academic support and tutoring to struggling students.
Interventionist
Renew Schools, 9501 Grant st
New Orleans, LA
06.2016 - 07.2018
Worked with children grades 2nd -8th grade building social and behavioral skills, Math and ELA and Science.
Assessed and provided reports and recommendations to teachers in reference to students who Also I worked with students 1;1 basis and also in groups of as many as 8 for project based assignments , homework, quizzes and tests.
Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies
Customer Service Associate
Dillards Inc, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA
08.2014 - 02.2017
As a sales associate I was responsible for assisting customers with shopping for merchandise on and off the sales floor, assisting with placing in store and over the phone store orders and also checking out guests
In addition, I also assisted with making floor plans for the department and contributing my time with helping put together events and fundraisers for the department.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
Promotions / Customer Service Relations Representative
Harrah’s New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05.2012 - 11.2015
My position requires me to sufficiently and adequately provide guest with A- 1 quality customer service
Supplying guests with basic information about the casino and also, organization and setup for numerous events and shows hosted at the casino.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Customer Service Representative
Sewerage and Water Board
New Orleans, LA
12.2009 - 01.2012
I was responsible for opening and closing of several accounts over the greater
New Orleans area, and also assisting guests in making arrangements, filing complaints or any needs pertaining to their water accounts.
Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers
Child Care Specialist/ Office Assistant
Little Bumblebee Child Development Center
Belle Chasse, LA
08.2003 - 09.2010
Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills
Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten
Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development
Maintained all records, file audits, secured require documents for files; answered calls and made calls to current and perspective parents. I also assisted with the application process and collected of all fees and payments associated with the daycare.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Forensic Science
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05.2022
Skills
Classroom Observation
Instructional Techniques
Self-Contained Classrooms
Student Motivation and Engagement
Teacher Support
Small Group Support and Assistance
Efficient and Detail-Oriented
Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
Upbeat and Positive Personality
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Encore Academy
03.2020 - 07.2021
Guest Educator
Enriched Schools
10.2019 - 03.2020
Interventionist
Renew Schools, 9501 Grant st
06.2016 - 07.2018
Customer Service Associate
Dillards Inc, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd
08.2014 - 02.2017
Promotions / Customer Service Relations Representative