Faith Laforest
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Also dedicated to my community services. Known for strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to promoting wellness and efficiency in community-based settings
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pararofessional
City of New York
Brooklyn, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
Mentor
The genuine gems
Brooklyn, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Encourage women's empowerment and self-worth in mentees.
- Organized team building events that enhanced team morale and improved working relationships among colleagues.
- Created an atmosphere of mutual learning by offering constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
- Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities and educational options.
Manager
lotto universal
Brooklyn, NY
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Restocked shelves with new merchandise as needed.
- Assisted in product selection, offering advice on fit, style, color and fabric.
- Developed knowledge of current fashion trends and styles to better assist customers.
- Processed cash payments for customer purchases.
Care Provider
Marks Home care agency
Brooklyn, USA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed routine housekeeping tasks, including cleaning patient medical equipment, doing laundry, sweeping, mopping floors, and doing dishes
- Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital
- Made sure patient's house was safe, clean, and encouraging place.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Receptionist
Cojo
Brooklyn, USA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Answer telephone calls, take messages, forward calls
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Greet customers, clients, visitors
- Communicate with hierarchy effectively
Shift Manager
Wendy’s
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Greet customers and take orders for food and beverages
- Ensure safe and clean environment by keeping tidy space
- Inserts orders into register, collects payments, and, as necessary, complies with cash handling regulations
- Increased sales by 30%
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales
Education
High School Diploma - Financial Market Regulation
Victory Collegiate High School
New York06.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Strategic Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Detail Orientation
- Verbal Communication
- Nonverbal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
- Teachers certificate
Timeline
Pararofessional
City of New York
01.2025 - Current
Manager
lotto universal
10.2023 - 08.2024
Care Provider
Marks Home care agency
09.2022 - 09.2023
Receptionist
Cojo
01.2022 - 08.2022
Mentor
The genuine gems
06.2021 - Current
Shift Manager
Wendy’s
09.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma - Financial Market Regulation
Victory Collegiate High School
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