Jade Rice
Germantown Hills,IL
Summary
Flexible and caring special education professional specializes in the field. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
One on One Paraprofessional
Easterseals Learning Academy
Germantown Hills, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Supported [Number] students through individualized instruction tailored to unique learning needs in state-approved special education setting.
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and administrators to enhance student support and promote academic success, resulting in improved outcomes by [%].
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment to encourage participation and engagement among all students, leading to increased student involvement by [%].
Third Shift Youth Care Specialist
Childrens Home
Peoria, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Focus on directly aiding children's daily tasks, achieving behavior treatment goals, and collaborating with clinical teams.
- Contributed to children's progress in dynamic treatment program through individualized support and engagement.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships, emphasizing empathy, kindness, and patience.
- Engaged actively with clients, shared in their interests, and served as a positive role model.
- Assisted children with their nightly and morning routines to promote consistency and structure in daily activities.
- Completed TCI training to effectively manage crisis situations and support children's emotional needs.
Operations Manager
Talbots
Peoria, IL
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Oversaw operational processes across all departments to enhance efficiency.
- Partnered with Manager to oversee and optimize operating expenses.
- Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the business.
- Updated and ensured accuracy of store information online, including hours, phone number, and address.
- Led coordination for all store systems, including VOIP, POS, and handheld devices.
- Monitored security protocols to safeguard company assets and ensure safety.
- Maintain store specific information found online including store hours, phone number, address, etc.
Full Time Assistant Manager
Rue 21
Peoria, IL
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Supported Store Manager in managerial, operational, and financial tasks to enhance store performance.
- Support the Store Manager in driving associates to execute their job duties, provide exceptional customer service, and offer positive resolutions to challenges and complaints from customers.
- Provide managerial, operational, and financial support to the Store Manager.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively engaging with customers and addressing their needs.
- Executed company directives for merchandise placement, visual displays, and signage.
- Assisted in recruiting qualified associates for various store positions., train, develop, and retain qualified associates to ensure staffing needs are consistently met.
- Recruited, trained, and developed associates to consistently meet staffing needs and improve team capabilities.
Store Manager
Rue 21
Bloomington, IL
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Develop business strategies to raise our customers' pool, expand store traffic and optimize profitability
- Achieved sales goals by training, motivating, mentoring, and providing feedback to sales staff
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
- Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
- Complete store administration and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Resolved staff and customer issues by addressing complaints and grievances effectively..
Store Manager
Platos Closet
Peoria, IL
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Recruited, hired, developed and retained retail talent for the company.
- Created and maintained visually appealing displays to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
- Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and developed retail talent, resulting in a strong, capable team that supported store goals.
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store.
- Consulted with customers on the latest styles and trends.
- Trained staff to provide outstanding customer service, contributing to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
GSTL
Target
Peoria, IL
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Processed cash, check, and credit card transactions at cash register, ensuring accurate financial handling.
- Executed point of sale opening and closing procedures, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
Education
High school diploma -
Metamora Township High school
Metamora, IL 11.2009 - 12.2012
Skills
- Child development
- Special education
- Autism support
- Childcare experience
- Classroom management
- Classroom experience
- Educational collaboration
- Student support
- Child protective services
- Daily routines
- Record keeping
- Scheduling
- Security
- Supervision
- Supportive supervision
- Collaborative strategies
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Fundamentals of care
- Computer skills
- Recruiting
Personal Information
Driving License: Yes
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
One on One Paraprofessional
Easterseals Learning Academy
07.2024 - Current
Third Shift Youth Care Specialist
Childrens Home
12.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Talbots
08.2019 - 08.2023
Store Manager
Rue 21
09.2016 - 02.2017
Full Time Assistant Manager
Rue 21
05.2016 - 08.2019
Store Manager
Platos Closet
10.2013 - 05.2016
GSTL
Target
08.2012 - 02.2014
High school diploma -
Metamora Township High school
11.2009 - 12.2012