Deavin Lipscomb
Paraeducator
Fresno,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Paraeducator polished in curriculum development, behavior management and recordkeeping. Adaptable and accommodating professional with 9 years of hands-on experience assisting instructional support service and classroom teachers. Commended for consistently providing children with the necessary learning tools to advance and build knowledge for success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator (Teacher Assistant)
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, California
01.2016 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one support and evaluations, demonstrating strong interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills essential for screening candidates and guiding selection processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (teachers, staff, specialists) to identify student needs, develop intervention strategies, and implement solutions, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Coordinated structured selection and evaluation processes by developing targeted questions, assessing individual needs, and supporting decision-making in both academic and behavioral settings.
- Applied problem-solving and behavioral assessment techniques to address diverse student needs, facilitating tailored support strategies and improving student engagement.
- Prepared instructional materials, managed schedules, and supported time management—demonstrating strong organizational skills relevant to coordinating recruitment timelines and pre-employment processes.
- Utilized district-approved methods and compliance standards to ensure equitable support for all students, aligning with adherence to recruitment policies, procedures, and fair hiring practices.
- Supported social-emotional development (SEL) and fostered positive student engagement, enhancing relationship-building skills important for effective communication with parents and staff.
- Assisted in daily operations and project support, reflecting the ability to coordinate multiple tasks, manage logistics, and support recruitment initiatives from planning through completion.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Shift Lead
Auntie Anne’s
Fresno, California
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Operated cash registers and balanced drawers at end of shift.
- Fulfilled orders and addressed guest inquiries and concerns.
- Provided excellent customer service by interacting with guests each day.
- Counted cash in the safe at the end of each shift for accuracy.
- Working cash registers, counting drawers at the end of the shift.
- Preparing pretzels, drinks, and other products.
- Stocking counters, refrigerators, cups, lids, straws, napkins, etc.
- Collected and disposed of trash to maintain cleanliness.
- Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 45%.
Shift Lead
Cinnabon
Fresno, California
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Operated cash registers, processed orders, and addressed customer comments, questions, and concerns.
- Engaged with customers every shift to enhance their experience.
- Prepared cinnamon rolls, beverages, and other products for customers.
- Counting and handling money from the safe.
- Handling cash.
- Bank runs.
- Performed bank runs to deposit cash and retrieve change.
- Managed disposal of trash and organized boxes for recycling.
- Processed cash transactions accurately during customer checkouts.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.
- Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 35%.
Team Member
Jamba Juice
Fresno, California
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Operated cash register, processed orders, addressed customer comments and concerns, and engaged with customers to enhance their experience.
- Answered phone calls, took orders over the phone, answered/took comments, concerns, and questions.
- Prepared smoothies and served to customers.
- Collected and disposed of trash to maintain cleanliness in the store.
- Maintained cleanliness of counters, freezers, refrigerators, food cases, trash cans, bathrooms, windows, blenders, machinery, tables, chairs, and signs to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Handled trash.
- Checked temperatures of juices, freezers, refrigerators, and food cases.
- Managed phone orders, responded to customer inquiries, and handled comments and concerns to provide excellent service.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
National University
San Diego, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Herbert Hoover High School
Fresno, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Teaching common core math
- Teaching ELA
- Behavior de-escalation
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Small group instruction
Curriculum implementation
Data analysis
Team collaboration
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Effective communication
Working with students
MS Office proficiency
Customer Service
Stocking
Accomplishments
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
- Monitored students and recorded their social, emotional, motor skill, and cognitive developments.
- Collaborated with the lead teacher to develop lesson plans suitable for students with special needs.
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Timeline
Paraeducator (Teacher Assistant)
Fresno Unified School District
01.2016 - Current
Shift Lead
Auntie Anne’s
01.2015 - 01.2019
Shift Lead
Cinnabon
01.2014 - 01.2017
Team Member
Jamba Juice
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
National University
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Herbert Hoover High School
05.2001 -