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Teacher
Debra Loss

Debra Loss

Teacher/Paraprofessional
Centralia,Illinois

Summary

I am a retired teacher looking to get back into the teaching field. I retired in 2014 and subbed another 2 years after retirement. I'm wanting a permanent aide position but am willing to sub if needed. I am a dedicated team member with excellent communication skills and a pleasant demeanor.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

JLBuford Intermediate Center
08.2025 - Current

Special Education 4th-8th

Paraprofessional

Dr Nick Osbourne Primary Center
08.2024 - 05.2025

Special Education K-3

Teacher 4/5

Kell Grade School
02.2024 - 05.2024

This was a maternity leave assignment

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center
06.2018 - 01.2024
  • Credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons were all processed by me.
  • Educated customers about [Type] promotions to increase sales.
  • Immediately informed the manager of any accidents, injuries, or unsafe working conditions.
  • Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
  • Provide excellent customer service by scanning and bagging groceries quickly and courteously, as well as answering phone calls.

Cashier

Walmart Supercenter
11.2014 - 03.2018
  • Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
  • Provide excellent customer service by scanning and bagging groceries quickly and courteously, as well as answering phone calls.
  • Trained team members to work as cashiers in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Helped customers by answering their questions and completing their requests.
  • Counted cash in the register drawer to keep the register balanced at the start and end of each shift.

Elementary Teacher K-8

Irvington Grade School
01.1995 - 05.2014
  • Evaluated the progress of students by administering tests and analyzing the results.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by encouraging healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Aided student learning by establishing clear classroom and group goals, as well as actionable strategies for achieving each one.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by praising accomplishments and encouraging efforts with affirmation statements.
  • Communicated with parents about their children's academic progress and classroom issues.
  • Met with parents to discuss at-risk students' Individualized Education Plans.
  • Went out and bought supplies to fill in the gaps in the students' activities.
  • Retired in 2014

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
01.1994

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
01.1992

High School - undefined

Marion Senior High School
Marion, IL
01.1971

Timeline

Paraprofessional

JLBuford Intermediate Center
08.2025 - Current

Paraprofessional

Dr Nick Osbourne Primary Center
08.2024 - 05.2025

Teacher 4/5

Kell Grade School
02.2024 - 05.2024

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center
06.2018 - 01.2024

Cashier

Walmart Supercenter
11.2014 - 03.2018

Elementary Teacher K-8

Irvington Grade School
01.1995 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching

Southern Illinois University

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Rend Lake College

High School - undefined

Marion Senior High School
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