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Heather Seed

Cottage Grove,WI

Summary

Lead teacher adept at successfully managing large classrooms of young children. Patient educator who collaborates successfully with children, parents and staff.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Assistant

Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, WI
08.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students to help them reach their educational goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to create a positive learning environment for students.

Corrections Officer

State of Minnesota/DOC
Moose Lake, MN
01.2017 - 06.2018

Reduce recidivism by promoting offender change through proven strategies during safe and secure incarceration and effective community supervision

Waitress/ Bartender

Carmen"s
Cloquet, MN
06.2013 - 01.2017

Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations. Delivered quality food and beverage service to guests in a responsible manner. Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages.  Neatly set tables. Collected money and made change. Opened and closed bar tabs and transferred tabs to dining area. Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments. Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas. Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary. Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude. Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty.

Program Assistant/ Lead Toddler Teacher

ISD #94
Cloquet, MN
01.2013 - 01.2017

Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles. Established a safe play environment for the children. Distributed quarterly educational assessments, similar to report cards, to each parent. Encouraged children to be understanding of others. Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities. Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning. Helped children reach milestones in the area of self-care. Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.

Owner/ operator

Heather's House
Cloquet, MN
08.2001 - 11.2012

Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play. Created an infant area, toddler area and preschool area of play within the daycare. Carefully monitored children's play activities. Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child’s activities. Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children. Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps. Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Upheld all CPR and Minnesota regulated certifications. Completed daily paperwork for agencies such as Child Protection Services and Resource and Referral Centers. Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day. Made policy decisions in conjunction with daycare board. Sustained ideal staff-to-student ratio in center licensed for 14 children aged 6 weeks- 10 years. Controlled administrative, operational, financial and logistical areas of facility

Sales, Appliances & Electronics

Wards
Colorado Springs, CO
06.1999 - 12.2000
Responsible for implementing all business-building and relationship-building expectations with uniquely assigned accounts and customers. Took daily inbound calls and key-entered orders, faxes, backorder and credit memos for assigned accounts and clients. Consistently met and exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels. Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance. Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice. Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods. Organized items in visually appealing manner. Answered incoming telephone calls with professional and knowledgeable responses. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of customer buying habits. Provided expert product and service information.

Sales Associate

Shopko
Duluth, MN
05.1993 - 11.1996

Exchanged returned merchandise for customers quickly and efficiently. Served as liaison between customers, store personnel and various store departments. Exercises sound judgment in issuing credits and making exceptions to customer policies to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. Informed customers about sales and promotions in a friendly and engaging manner. Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently. Trained new employees on company customer service policies and service level standards.  Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - ECE

Ashford University
2012

Associate of Arts - General

Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College
2008

Skills

  • Seasoned in conflict resolution
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Energetic work attitude
  • Customer service expert
  • Calm and patient
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Dependable

Accomplishments

Received the Childcare Provider of the Year in 2010Designed weekly lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material for over 15years.Supported CFO through personal document management, calendar organization and collateral preparation for meetings.

Timeline

Special Education Assistant

Sun Prairie Area School District
08.2018 - Current

Corrections Officer

State of Minnesota/DOC
01.2017 - 06.2018

Waitress/ Bartender

Carmen"s
06.2013 - 01.2017

Program Assistant/ Lead Toddler Teacher

ISD #94
01.2013 - 01.2017

Owner/ operator

Heather's House
08.2001 - 11.2012

Sales, Appliances & Electronics

Wards
06.1999 - 12.2000

Sales Associate

Shopko
05.1993 - 11.1996

Bachelor of Science - ECE

Ashford University

Associate of Arts - General

Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College
Heather Seed