Jayden Woodard
Dallas
Summary
Motivated and adaptable professional with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others grow. Experienced in creating engaging, supportive environments that build confidence, encourage creativity, and foster personal development. Reliable, collaborative, and committed to delivering positive, meaningful experiences in any setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Mesquite ISD
Dallas
01.2026 - Current
- Supported teachers with classroom management and instructional activities.
- Assisted students with special needs during lessons and daily tasks.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and needs.
- Monitored student behavior and provided support to ensure a positive learning experience.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Sales Associate
Michaels Craft Store
Mesquite
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with inquiries, ensuring a positive experience.
- Maintained a calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for the sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash-handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Assisted customers in locating products and verified the store system for merchandise availability at other locations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies, and security standards.
- Created an inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Substitute
Mesquite Independent School District
Dallas
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Learned how to adapt and manage conflict in a professional environment.
- Supervised student behavior to ensure compliance with school policies.
- Communicated effectively with staff regarding student needs and concerns.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students with various disabilities, fostering academic growth and independence.
- Assisted in special education classrooms (elementary).
Education
Associate's Degree - Fine Arts
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Southern New Hampshire University
Dallas, TX03-2026
Skills
- Adaptable
- Reliable and punctual
- Exceptional customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem resolution
- Creativity and artistic expression
- Microsoft Office
- Basic website skills
- Creative design
- Time management
- Point of sale operation
- Phone etiquette
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Affiliations
Artist/Painter- 2021-Present
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Mesquite ISD
01.2026 - Current
Sales Associate
Michaels Craft Store
05.2025 - Current
Substitute
Mesquite Independent School District
09.2024 - 01.2026
Associate's Degree - Fine Arts
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Southern New Hampshire University