January DeCoff
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Versatile Professional experienced in deli management, school bus driving, and special needs support. Achieved operational excellence through effective leadership, inventory control, and crisis intervention. Focused on delivering compassionate care, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring accuracy in reporting.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Room Paraeducator
University Elementary
Spokane Valley
08.2023 - Current
- Supported special education teachers with classroom instruction and daily lesson activities.
- Assisted students with behavior support, redirection, and positive classroom routines.
- Prepared learning materials, instructional aids, and classroom supplies for lessons.
- Reinforced IEP goals through guided practice and individualized student support.
- Documented student behavior, attendance, and classroom observations for teacher review.
- Communicated student concerns and progress with teachers, staff, and family members.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
Bus driver
East Valley School District
Otis Orchards, Washington
08.2015 - 08.2023
- Operated school bus on district routes and daily student transportation schedules.
- Inspected bus safety features, lights, brakes, and emergency equipment before trips.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced transportation rules during routes.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Communicated route changes, delays, and concerns with transportation dispatch.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss transportation updates and strategies. and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Reported accidents and completed required reports.
- Documented and reported accidents to ensure compliance with safety regulations. and completed required reports.
Service Deli Manager
Safeway
Spokane Valley, Washington
04.2007 - 10.2010
- Supervised deli associates, scheduling shifts and assigning task coverage.
- Trained team members on Safeway food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ordered deli products, rotating stock and checking inventory levels.
- Ordered deli products from suppliers to maintain inventory levels, rotating stock and checking inventory levels.
- Handled customer questions, special orders, and service requests.
- Handled customer questions regarding product availability and store policies, special orders, and service requests.
- Conducted monthly inventory audits to ensure accuracy of stock levels across all departments within the store.
- Assisted team members during busy shifts by managing tasks effectively. to team members during busy shifts. during peak hours by providing additional support.
Education
General
North Central High School
Spokane, WA 09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
- Incident documentation
- Organizational skills
- Data privacy
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Trustworthy
- Willing to learn
Accomplishments
- Meritorious service award in special education
Timeline
Resource Room Paraeducator
University Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Bus driver
East Valley School District
08.2015 - 08.2023
Service Deli Manager
Safeway
04.2007 - 10.2010
General
North Central High School
09.2001 - 06.2005