GRACE DOWDY
Fulton,MO
Summary
A dynamic leader with a proven track record at Missouri School For The Deaf, quick to adapt in crisis management and fostering student relationships. Excelled in training and team guidance at Taco Bell, ensuring safety and service excellence. Skilled in adaptability, time management, and maintaining high professionalism. Demonstrates empathy and understanding, achieving significant improvements in resident and customer satisfaction. Goal-oriented paraprofessional that offered support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Sedalia 200 School District
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Residential Advisor
Missouri School For The Deaf
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Responded promptly to crisis situations, ensuring the students safety
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to students
- Developed strong relationships with students, faculty, and staff
- Assisted students in adjusting to campus life by providing supervision and mentorship
- Enforced rules and regulations in a fair, consistent manner
- Maintained accurate records of student behavior and progress
Shift Lead Manager
Taco Bell
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Trained new hires in the use of equipment and safety protocols, as well as company policies and procedures
- Provided team leadership, direction, and guidance to ensure quality standards were met
- Enforced all health and safety regulations, managing hazardous materials effectively according to company policy
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner while maintaining high levels of service excellence
- Balanced cash drawers and resolved financial discrepancies using receipts and financial documents
Education
No Degree -
William Woods University
Fulton, MOSkills
- Professionalism
- Empathy and Understanding
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Classroom support
Certification
- CPI
- CPR
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Sedalia 200 School District
08.2024 - Current
Residential Advisor
Missouri School For The Deaf
10.2022 - 05.2024
Shift Lead Manager
Taco Bell
07.2019 - 09.2022
No Degree -
William Woods University
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