HARRIET DAVIS-GAY
Lexington,KY
Summary
Multi-talented Para-Educator with 4 years of experience directing students and assisting teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules, and working with struggling students and working with students with disabilities. Patient and kind professional and skillful in working one-on-one with students to reinforce concepts taught in the classroom. Team-minded when collaborating with teachers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Enthusiastic Co-Director eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of STARS, Licensing, and training in teaching young children. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the childcare industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator
Sandersville Elementary
Lexington, KY
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate the education system.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Maintained an inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Increased personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Teacher Leader
Shark Time After School Care
Lexington, KY
08.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Instructed over 40 students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Sub Paraeducator
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington, KY
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Verified classroom operations and curriculum complied with Kentucky's IEP standards.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills such as Math and Writing as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students aged 5 to 13 with special needs.
- Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Ready 2 Learn Teacher
Childcare Network
Georgetown, KY
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Follow state ratios to have 10 children in room
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Area Human Resource Manager
Integrity Staffing Solutions
Lexington, KY
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication.
- Handled understaffed, disputes, terminating employees by administering disciplinary procedures when appropriate.
- Managed 7 employees to reduce workflow stoppage and achieve on-time project completion.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 15 new employees.
Regional Human Resource Manager
Integrity Staffing Solutions
Lexington, KY
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversee Human Resource operations for Lexington, Hebron, Atlanta, Memphis, TN, Jeffersonville, Campbellsville, Ohio sites.
- Associate advocate to help them meet company goals and objectives.
- Draft/prepared written reports on employee relations issues.
- Managed team of 9 direct reports.
- Established training programs.
- Evaluated staff performance against expectations.
Human Resource Manager
Integrity Staffing Solutions
Lexington, KY
8 2011 - 5 2016
- Assessed and aligned compensation packages to market to attract highly qualified applicants for organizational vacancies.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues for speedy resolution.
- Led and provided direction for human resources team of 7 HRM.
Human Resource Generalist
Integrity Staffing Solutions
Lexington, KY
9 2009 - 8 2011
- Trained, coached and mentor staff to ensure all policies and procedures were implemented.
- Hired/trained 4 HR professionals to HR processes and procedures to ER investigations.
- Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication, and counseling.
- Coached managers through employee relations matters including employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Promoted to Human Resource Manager within 12 months.
Human Resource Coordinator
Integrity Staffing Solutions
Lexington, KY
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings.
- Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Addressed and resolved general payroll-related inquiries.
- Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audits.
- Directed over 10 job fairs to bring in local talent for long-term and seasonal positions.
Education
Childcare Director Credentials - Childcare Director
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY11.2020
Completed Studies -Waiting To Take CDA - Infants And Toddlers
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY07.2020
CDA Studies - Skills For Early Childhood Education
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2020
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO2007
Skills
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Safety awareness
- Positive Reinforcement
- Problem Resolution
- Business Operations
- MS Office
- Special Needs Students
- IEP Documentation
- Team management
- Staff Management
Timeline
Para Educator
Sandersville Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Teacher Leader
Shark Time After School Care
08.2021 - Current
Ready 2 Learn Teacher
Childcare Network
03.2019 - 07.2021
Sub Paraeducator
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2021
Area Human Resource Manager
Integrity Staffing Solutions
03.2017 - 04.2018
Regional Human Resource Manager
Integrity Staffing Solutions
05.2016 - 03.2017
Human Resource Coordinator
Integrity Staffing Solutions
08.2008 - 09.2009
Human Resource Manager
Integrity Staffing Solutions
8 2011 - 5 2016
Human Resource Generalist
Integrity Staffing Solutions
9 2009 - 8 2011
Childcare Director Credentials - Childcare Director
Morehead State University
Completed Studies -Waiting To Take CDA - Infants And Toddlers
Morehead State University
CDA Studies - Skills For Early Childhood Education
Morehead State University
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
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