Holly Clements
Turlock,Ca
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Program Leader
Hughson Unified School District
05.2018 - Current
- Worked directly with students from grades TK-3rd grade
- Developed and submitted weekly lesson plans for after school classes
- Created and implemented activities, facilitated crafts and monthly clubs, and assisted in homework help with students daily
- Built relationships with children, parents and coworkers.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects in after-school programs
- Increased program attendance by designing appealing and relevant learning experiences for students
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure smooth transitions between daytime classes and after-school activities
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involvement in the program
Paraprofessional
Hughson Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Catering Manager
Mustard Seed Catering
05.2016 - 05.2023
- Managed staff and coordinated with clients at many events including weddings, large parties, personal events and at wedding venues and off site events
- Held several different positions from server, prep cook, cook, dishwasher, set up, clean up and manager
- Managed food trailer for a Jr High/High School lunch program which involved purchasing all food items weekly, keeping inventory, selling items, maintaining cleanliness and food safety procedures and managing a small staff
- Managed, served and cooked on a dinner train for dinner shows and events.
Venue Coordinator
Pageo Lavender Farm Wedding Venue
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Scheduled tours for potential clients, performed walk throughs and assisted in the planning of weddings and other events
- Utilized Quick Books for bookkeeping payments, and keeping files organized
- Assisted in creating new organizational system and training tools
- Responsible for placing rental orders, ensuring accuracy of orders and communicating with vendors in a professional manner which made events run smoothly and added to the positive reputation of the venue
- Maintained a calm, professional demeanor during stressful situations.
Health Clerk/Receptionist
Hughson Elementary School
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Maintain student health database and files
- Greet incoming students and parents in a professional manner and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Provided clerical support to office staff and teachers, including copying, faxing and filing
- Ensure that all calls are answered in a timely manner and that all calls are handled correctly
- Perform basic First Aid to injured or ill students
- Work cooperatively with others.
Barista
Starbucks
01.2008 - 08.2018
- Make customers feel welcome and sustain conversations while working
- Maintain knowledge of Starbucks products and promotions
- Fulfill orders according to customer requests
- Maintain professional at all times and assist in any problem solving with customer complaints and while under stressful, busy shifts
- Prepare and serve drinks according to company recipes
- Maintained a clean work environment and adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures and performed detailed cleaning procedures weekly/monthly
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in operating cash register, scales, grinders, blenders espresso machines and ovens.
Server, Trainer, Manager, Corporate Manager of Guest Services, Regional Manager
Marie Callender's Restaurant
03.1992 - 11.2006
- Service Staff Trainer for 14 years
- Trained staff for new store openings
- Lead front of the house staff in 10+ new store openings across the United States
- Facilitated workshops targeting sales, labor cost and cross training action which lead to lowering labor costs and increasing sales
- Assisted in creating training videos for new employees and ongoing training
- Supervised Front of the House Training for 30+ restaurants throughout the Fresno, Sacramento and Bay Area.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Modesto Junior College
ModestoSome College (No Degree) - General Education
Modesto Junior College
ModestoHigh School Diploma -
Modesto High School
Modesto, CA06.1992
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Courteous, professional demeanor
- 5 years of experience working at an Elementary School
- 30 years experience in the Customer Service Industry
- Activity Coordination
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group Dynamics
- Social Development
- Homework Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development Knowledge
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Hughson Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
After School Program Leader
Hughson Unified School District
05.2018 - Current
Health Clerk/Receptionist
Hughson Elementary School
11.2017 - 04.2018
Venue Coordinator
Pageo Lavender Farm Wedding Venue
02.2017 - 12.2018
Catering Manager
Mustard Seed Catering
05.2016 - 05.2023
Barista
Starbucks
01.2008 - 08.2018
Server, Trainer, Manager, Corporate Manager of Guest Services, Regional Manager
Marie Callender's Restaurant
03.1992 - 11.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Modesto Junior College
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Modesto Junior College
High School Diploma -
Modesto High School
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