Heather Benton
Haleyville,AL
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team and student success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Haleyville City Schools
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.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Substitute Teacher
Haleyville City Schools
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Human Resources Coordinator
Kith Furniture
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
- Assisted with the recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, and assisting in the interview process.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files current and accurate.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Coordinated and administered employee health insurance.
Senior Retail Sales Manager
Fred's Dollar Store
01.2003 - 10.2019
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit, and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
- Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Recruited, hired, and trained 20-plus associates to develop into productive team members with excellent product knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - Social/Behavioral
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL08.2024
Associate of Science - Secondary Education
Bevill State Community College
Fayette, AL05.1998
Skills
- Teacher Support
- Student Records Management
- IEP compliance
- Special Education Support
- Performance Management
- Organization
- Communication Skills
- Arts and crafts
- Behavior Modification
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Certification
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention - August 2024
- CPR Certification- August 2024
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Haleyville City Schools
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Haleyville City Schools
11.2023 - 07.2024
Human Resources Coordinator
Kith Furniture
08.2019 - 08.2023
Senior Retail Sales Manager
Fred's Dollar Store
01.2003 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - Social/Behavioral
University of North Alabama
Associate of Science - Secondary Education
Bevill State Community College
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