DOMINIQUE BOOKER
Stafford,Tx
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in childcare services and educational assistance, notably at KIPP Connect Primary. Skilled in curriculum development and behavioral intervention strategies, I excel in creating inclusive learning environments and enhancing student growth. Demonstrates strong verbal communication and analytical problem-solving, ensuring compliance with IEP and fostering community youth development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
KIPP Connect Primary
Houston, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Managed classroom technology and assisted students in using educational software.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Reconciliation Specialist
Be A Champion
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for functions that support the successful collection, client invoice, and client reconciliation services for meetings and events.
- This includes, but is not limited to: the review, reconciliation, and submission process of supplier invoices for payment processing.
- Ensure the accuracy of data, the inclusion of mandatory documents required for compliance, and complete and accurate invoices.
- Facilitate the correct steps to obtain corrections when needed.
- Negotiate a new deadline for payment to match up-to-date payment terms, if needed.
- Reconciliation of documents submitted by site coordinators.
- Reconciliation and closing of projects requiring fee collection.
- Run expenditure reports, completing Credit Card Expenditure Forms to transfer miscoded expenses, and other admin-type activities.
- Management of virtual card and other payment solutions programs (assigning credit cards, setting credit limits, closing cards, etc.).
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Researched and resolved complex reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular reviews of reconciliations to identify any irregularities or errors that need correcting.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Clear Creek Child Development Center
Fort Cavazos, TX
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Adhere to the policies as stated in the Child Care Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Attending training and meetings, as well as monthly staff meetings, is generally held.
- Work in a team environment, and encourage open communication regarding concerns, issues with children, parents, or co-workers.
- Communicate with the site director daily, and initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff, including the principal, secretaries, custodial staff, and teachers of key importance to the after-school programs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, absences, and emergency information on each child.
- Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site, and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities, to ensure the safety of the children and staff.
- Maintain all supplies, equipment, and materials; inform the Site Director when new or additional supplies are needed.
- Assist in maintaining clean-up schedules, including janitorial duties necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the facility.
- Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of property, and ensure all rules are followed.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Prager Child Development Center
Fort Liberty, NC
09.2014 - 03.2017
Recreation Assistant
Home of Heroes Recreation Center
Fort Johnson, LA
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported director of recreation and recreation specialist in planning tailored activities, adhering to standards.
- Created a comprehensive program to enhance soldier morale.
- Coordinated the procurement of necessary supplies and equipment for soldiers.
- Set up the program as needed.
- Communicated program information and travel destinations to soldiers.
- Skilled in handling standard emergency situations.
- Ensured swift reporting of observed safety hazards to maintain a secure environment.
Dental Assistant
Contemporary Endodontics Dental
Houston, TX
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Ensured treatment room readiness by adhering to procedural standards.
- Queries addressed and information shared with patients and employees consistently.
- Positioned instruments for optimal dentist access, suctioning and passing them as needed.
- Selects, mixes, and places materials on instruments for procedures.
- Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, drug and oxygen supply, and an emergency telephone directory.
- Delivers postoperative care instructions to patients.
- Documents dental care services by charting in the patient's records.
- Maintains the patient's confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintains the dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, placing expediting orders for supplies, and verifying the receipt of supplies.
- Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Cashier
Burger King
Schofield, HI
03.2008 - 08.2009
Child Care Counselor
YMCA
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Adhere to the policies as stated in the YMCA Child Care Policies and Procedures Manual, and in subsequent documents.
- YMCA training and meetings, attending monthly staff meetings, generally held at the YMCA.
- Work in a team environment, and encourage open communication regarding concerns, issues with children, parents, or co-workers.
- Communicate with the site director daily, and initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff, including the principal, secretaries, custodial staff, and teachers of key importance to the after-school programs.
- Documented attendance records and absences for each child.
- Adhered to emergency procedures established by authorities, guaranteeing children's and staff's safety.
- Ensured all supplies, equipment, and materials were maintained correctly.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Office Assistant
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Ordered office supplies and managed inventory to ensure a well-stocked office.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and placed orders when needed.
- Coordinated office activities to streamline operations and promote compliance with organizational policies.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
Education
Certification - Dental Assistant
Everest Institute
Houston, Tx01.2012
Theater -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX01.2006
High School Diploma -
Evan E. Worthing Senior High School
Houston, Tx01.2004
Skills
- Childcare Services
- Service-Oriented Communication
- Strong Verbal and Written Skills
- Community Youth Development
- Behavioral Encouragement Techniques
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Curriculum Development
- Applied Behavioral Techniques
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Classroom support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
KIPP Connect Primary
07.2024 - Current
Reconciliation Specialist
Be A Champion
08.2022 - 08.2023
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Clear Creek Child Development Center
08.2017 - 08.2020
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Prager Child Development Center
09.2014 - 03.2017
Recreation Assistant
Home of Heroes Recreation Center
10.2013 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant
Contemporary Endodontics Dental
06.2013 - 10.2013
Cashier
Burger King
03.2008 - 08.2009
Office Assistant
Texas Southern University
01.2006 - 05.2006
Child Care Counselor
YMCA
01.2005 - 09.2007
Certification - Dental Assistant
Everest Institute
Theater -
Texas Southern University
High School Diploma -
Evan E. Worthing Senior High School
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