Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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Volunteer Experience
Certification
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JAMIE BURAS

Westminster

Summary

Professional dedicated to enhancing children's growth through customized support and developmentally appropriate activities. Demonstrated expertise in balancing individual needs with structured schedules, fostering a nurturing environment. Extensive experience assisting educators in diverse settings, addressing various special needs, and improving student understanding and performance. Committed to continuous professional development and creating engaging learning environments that promote educational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom Volunteer

The Academy
Westminster
08.2018 - Current
  • Achieved effective learning atmosphere by utilizing and implementing behavior management, conflict resolution techniques, and progressive crisis intervention.
  • Implemented classroom management practices to supervise and keep children safe.
  • Aided teaching team in addressing physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of children by complying with performance standards and school values.
  • Helped out with groups of children during field trips and outdoor activities.
  • Helped students feel valued, competent, and cared for by demonstrating interest in a child's educational needs.
  • Supplied classrooms when supplies were needed.
  • Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, and papers.

Nanny

Family Nanny
Westminster
04.2012 - Current
  • Carried out routine cooking, cleaning, and other domestic tasks to help parents manage housework.
  • Prepared meals and fed children to meet nutritional requirements.
  • Exercised safe driving skills during travel to and from activities.
  • Met with parents to plan for children's activities and development.
  • Immersed in projects, crafts and events to encourage developmentally appropriate activities.
  • Created a safe environment for children by removing hazards and enforcing appropriate boundaries.
  • Engaged children by leading hands-on activities based on observations of interests and skills.
  • Supported teaching and reinforcement of manners to develop social skills.
  • Planned age-appropriate activities and outings to promote social, physical and academic development.
  • Modeled appropriate social behaviors.
  • Protected the children by educating them about safety, first aid and hazardous behaviors.
  • Monitored and supervised children at park and at home.

Paraprofessional

The Academy Charter School
Westminster
08.2022 - 02.2025
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  • Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
  • Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
  • Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
  • Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.

Sales Representative

Kitcheneez
Westminster
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Made amicable decisions for customers and company to handle customer situations.
  • Top in sales in the entire company for the majority of the time there.
  • Motivated fellow workers to perform with persistence and integrity to demonstrate true excellence.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge about products and promotions.
  • Utilized market research, published reports and key decision-makers to assess market opportunities.
  • Kept records of sales-related activities.
  • Attended and engaged prospects at networking events resolved customer issues quickly to recapture the customer's loyalty and maintain the sale.
  • Interact professionally with customers, informing individuals of sales promotions and driving product interest.
  • Engaged customers and built connections to drive long-term sales.

Education

GED -

Front Range Community
Wetminster, Co
07.2011

Skills

  • Activity planning
  • Light housekeeping
  • First aid/CPR AED certification
  • Certified in standard precautions
  • Safety and sanitation maintenance
  • Childhood development
  • Personal hygiene
  • Meal and snack preparation
  • Educational support
  • Behavior management
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • WorkKeys completion
  • Classroom management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Child development
  • Material organization
  • Student supervision
  • Instructional support
  • Special needs support
  • Small group instruction
  • Supervising classroom activities
  • Reliability
  • Seizure training
  • Diabetes training

Additional Information

  • First aid/cpr and aed certified.
  • Caring mother of 3.
  • Always willing to lend a helping hand and to go above and beyond.
  • Committed to donating supplies and time to the community.

References

  • Lynn Else, Nanny, Baby-sat a few times for their 10-11 year old son, (720) 273-7047
  • Kristina Depew, teacher aid for two years ,(859) 312-9271
  • Micah Salazar, co-worker (720) 588-6756
  • Kassidy Kent, co-worker (720) 960-1996
  • Amber Hendrix, co-worker (720) 401-0356
  • Tammy Hahs, co-worker (720) 878-2164
  • Kendra Watson, co-worker (303) 638-8035
  • Cindy Arnold, Nanny, Nanny from December 2018 to present, 2 children ages 4 and 12, (720) 299-0006
  • Jenni Riggs, Nanny, Nanny off and on from June 2014 to November 2019, 2 children ages 5 and 10, (303) 451-5544

Volunteer Experience

  • The Academy, Ms. Olsen, Ms. Courtney, Ms. Ryan, Ms. Ringenberg, School years 2018 to present. Classroom and fieldtrip volunteering. Classroom supply donations.
  • Westview Elementary, Ms. Misti, Ms. Jinnice, School years 2019-2022. Classroom supply donations.

Certification

  • cpr,first aid & aed infants to adults
  • seizures
  • diabetes
  • work keys

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paraprofessional

The Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 02.2025

Classroom Volunteer

The Academy
08.2018 - Current

Sales Representative

Kitcheneez
01.2017 - 02.2018

Nanny

Family Nanny
04.2012 - Current

GED -

Front Range Community

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