Destinee Allen
Plano
Summary
Resourceful, intelligent, and quick-thinking college student looking to gain some experience where I can develop my skills in a professional environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional Librarian
Vines High School
Plano
01.2023 - Current
- Assist students and staff in locating, checking out, and returning library materials using automated library systems.
- Support teachers and students with research, technology, and digital resource navigation.
- Maintain organization of library collections, including shelving, cataloging, and circulation management.
- Supervise and monitor student use of library facilities, ensuring a safe and productive environment.
- Provide one-on-one support to students in developing reading, writing, and study skills.
- Collaborate with librarians and educators to prepare materials for classroom and library programs.
- Create engaging displays and promote reading initiatives to encourage student literacy.
- Assist in managing inventory, ordering supplies, and tracking library resources.
- Guide students in responsible technology use, including databases, Chromebooks, and printers.
- Adapt communication and support strategies to meet the needs of both high school and elementary-level learners.
Paraprofessional Librarian
Weaver Elementary
Garland
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Performing tasks needed for the main Librarian
- Organization of library books and shelving
- Ran overdue notices and reports
- Oversaw book repairs
- Handled all book requests and holds
- Assist in book inventory
- Assist in creating book displays and bulletin boards
- Assisted children with finding books and checking books out
- Developed trusting relationships with students
Teacher (Internship)
Generation Teach
Dallas
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed trusting relationships with students
- Diffused child arguments and performed light disciplinary actions to promote good behavior.
- Classroom Management
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
Seasonal Cashier and Sales Associate
KHOLS
Garland
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Arranged and replenished displays and merchandise racks to maintain store appearance.
- Responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of money handled while working the registers.
- Processed cash, checks, and credit cards for customer purchases.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Worked Late hours and early hours
- Assisted customers with questions or concerns
Cashier and Sales Associate
Mardel
Garland
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of money handled while working the registers.
- Processed cash, checks, and credit cards for customer purchases.
- Arranged and replenished displays and merchandise racks to maintain store appearance.
- Responsible for ensuring I am aware of store policies regarding payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Assisted customers with questions or concerns.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
Child-Care Provider
Garland
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Developed trusting relationships with parents and adhered to adult instructions regarding child supervision.
- Prepared snacks and cooked meals for children using available food items.
- Diffused child arguments and performed light disciplinary actions to promote good behavior.
- Assisted children with chores and personal hygiene tasks.
- Entertained and engaged with children using games, crafts, and other activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2023
High School Diploma -
Naaman Forest High School
Garland, TX01.2022
Skills
- Professionalism
- Technology Proficient
- Team Player
- Cooperative Attitude
- Good Communication
- Punctual
- Problem Solving
- Creative
- Library systems
- Classroom support
- Circulation management
Languages
English, Native
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Educators certificate
Accomplishments
- Honors Graduate (Top 10% of Class)
- Sang the National Anthem for my graduating class and their families
Affiliations
- Music writing, singing, and producing
Timeline
Teacher (Internship)
Generation Teach
05.2024 - 07.2024
Paraprofessional Librarian
Weaver Elementary
03.2023 - 05.2025
Paraprofessional Librarian
Vines High School
01.2023 - Current
Seasonal Cashier and Sales Associate
KHOLS
12.2022 - 12.2022
Cashier and Sales Associate
Mardel
08.2021 - 11.2021
Child-Care Provider
06.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio
High School Diploma -
Naaman Forest High School
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