Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
South Coast Educational Collaborative
01.2017 - Current
Work with students that have a wide range of social emotional and educational challenges.
Long term substitute teacher when staff were out on maternity leave. Created and implemented lesson plans that were tailored to the IEP goals of individual students.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Collaborated with teachers to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Established professional relationships with other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Communicated with teachers to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Server/Bartender
TGI Friday's
11.2014 - 10.2017
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Restaurant Manager
Ambrosia Tavern
07.2012 - 11.2014
Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Paraprofessional
South Coast Educational Collaborative
02.2001 - 05.2011
Work with students that have a wide range of social emotional and educational challenges.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Collaborated with teachers to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Established professional relationships with other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Communicated with teachers to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
11.2023
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Social Sciences
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
05.2021
Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Documentation
Educational Assistance
Crisis Intervention
Teacher Support
Student Engagement
Innovative Lesson Planning
Behavior Management
Classroom Management
Student Rapport
Timeline
Paraprofessional
South Coast Educational Collaborative
01.2017 - Current
Server/Bartender
TGI Friday's
11.2014 - 10.2017
Restaurant Manager
Ambrosia Tavern
07.2012 - 11.2014
Paraprofessional
South Coast Educational Collaborative
02.2001 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Social Sciences
Bristol Community College
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