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Dorian Noden

McKinney

Summary

Dynamic educator and team leader with extensive experience in special education and retail management, notably with McKinney ISD. Excelled in providing instructional support and developing behavioral plans, enhancing classroom dynamics and individual student growth. Demonstrated exceptional customer service and operational oversight, driving repeat business and operational excellence. Skilled in both team collaboration and individualized instruction, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

McKinney ISD/Bennett Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.

Merchandising Team Lead

Academy Sports + Outdoors
03.2021 - 12.2024

Prior to being the Merchandising Team Lead, I held the positions of Operations Team Lead, Inventory Control Team Lead, and Fulfillment Associate.

  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
  • Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.

Assistant Manager

Kirklands's
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Sales Associate

Kirkland’s
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Home Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
06.2005 - 08.2018
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Encouraged positive behavior by setting clear expectations and providing consistent discipline.
  • Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
  • Developed individualized care plans for children based on individual needs.
  • Documented activities and behaviors to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
  • Assisted with toileting, dressing and hygiene to meet child's personal needs.
  • Developed engaging activities to help children learn and grow.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.

Education

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE

No Degree - Elementary Education

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE

No Degree - Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
11-2027

High School Diploma -

Grand Island Senior High
Grand Island, NE
05-1996

Skills

  • Instructional support
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Classwork oversight
  • Special needs
  • IEP compliance
  • IEP goals
  • Behavioral plan management
  • Teacher assistance
  • Classroom recordkeeping
  • Life skills development

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

McKinney ISD/Bennett Elementary School
01.2024 - Current

Merchandising Team Lead

Academy Sports + Outdoors
03.2021 - 12.2024

Assistant Manager

Kirklands's
09.2019 - 06.2021

Sales Associate

Kirkland’s
10.2018 - 07.2019

Home Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
06.2005 - 08.2018

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Southeast Community College

No Degree - Elementary Education

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

No Degree - Elementary Education

Western Governors University

High School Diploma -

Grand Island Senior High
Dorian Noden