PARAEDUCATOR
Dorothea Kovakas
SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Sterrett,AL
38
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Work History
PARAEDUCATOR
21 Years- Implemented individualized education plans by adapting classroom assignments and materials, ensuring alignment with case manager's guidance.
- Assisted in instruction, care, and supervision of students with special needs, enhancing their learning experience across various school settings.
- Collected and maintained accurate records of student progress, supporting informed decisions for educational strategies.
- Provided feedback to teachers regarding student successes or challenges observed during instruction time.
Office Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Managed real estate office operations, scheduling, and daily administrative workflow.
- Coordinated agent calendars, meetings, and client appointments.
- Maintained office records, lease files, and confidential client documents.
- Maintained high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients.
- Managed and updated company physical filing systems and computer database.
- Maintained updated records of inventory, supplies and equipment.
- Sorted and categorized documents and files for easy access.
STORE MANAGER
5 Years- Oversaw cash transactions and maintained accurate financial records to support operational integrity.
- Organized incoming inventory to optimize stock levels and improve accessibility for staff and customers.
- Trained new staff on store operations and maintenance procedures to enhance team readiness.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - Fashion Merchandising and Design
Skills
IEP and BIP knowledge
Classroom management
Student assessment
Behavioral unit experience
Records compliance
Document management
Student records
Attention to detail
Clear communication
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Analytical skills
Problem-solving aptitude
Reliability
Professional development standards
MANAGEMENT
- Classroom management: over 12 years of adapting, supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives to ensure the success of students with special needs.
- Retail management: over 10 years of retail management, recruiting, hiring, training, managing inventory and maximizing revenue
- COMMUNICATION
- Confidence in leading a classroom and public speaking
- Consistent collaboration with special education team
- Familiarity with social media networking
- Experience with effective methods of instruction
Timeline
PARAEDUCATOR
SHELBY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
11.2005 - CurrentRead More
Office Manager
Kovakas Realty
10.1993 - 08.1996Read More
STORE MANAGER
T. EDWARDS CLOTHING COMPANY
08.1988 - 08.1993Read More
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE from Fashion Merchandising and Design
08.1986 - 01.1988Read More