ESE paraprofessional successful at working with students from diverse backgrounds. Combines real-life experience with certified hours of student teaching experience to provide engaging and interactive learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Paraprofessional
Hillsborough County Schools
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - Current
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
Youth Development Professional
Allen Temple AME Church Tampa
Tampa, FL
02.2019 - Current
Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages
Assisted children and teens with homework, quizzed on material prior to tests and signed off on assignments
Took part in sports, games and movie nights with children
Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations
Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents
Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care
Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets
Youth Leader
St James AME Church
Titusville, FL
11.2015 - 03.2019
Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and poised team members.
Engaged youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities
Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities
Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings
Customer Care Representative
Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2007 - 07.2009
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
Navigated multiple computer systems and applications to find information
Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly
Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database
Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders
Built long-term, loyal customer relations by providing top-notch service and detailed order, account and service information
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies
Bethune Cookman
Daytona Beach
05.2026
Skills
Lesson Planning and Preparation
Teacher Support and Collaboration
Group Assistance
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Audio-Visual Demonstrations
Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
Instructional Strategies
Individual Student Assistance
Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Effective Communication
Clerical Support
Life Skills Development
Supervising Classroom Activities
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Group Sessions
Student Safety
Emotional Development
Toileting Assistance
Personal Care Support
Small Group Leadership
Nonviolent Intervention
Student Health and Safety
Positive Learning Environment
Flexible Work Schedule
Special Education
Timeline
ESE Paraprofessional
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Youth Development Professional
Allen Temple AME Church Tampa
02.2019 - Current
Youth Leader
St James AME Church
11.2015 - 03.2019
Customer Care Representative
Bethune Cookman University
08.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor Of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies