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
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Ed Paraprofessional (K-12)
Chippewa Valley Schools
2021.04 - Current
Primary focus is instructing students on proper classroom behavior
Help teacher keep records for grading and attendance
Prepare materials and help teacher prepare for class
Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
Supervise students during lunch and recess
Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concepts
For kids with specific needs, preparing and devising a plan for a more successful day in the class
Accountable for supporting the teaching-staff to ensure all educational objectives are met
Responsible for the daily setting up of learning materials, managing behavioral difficulties, working with individuals or small groups as needed, and providing additional tutoring
Supplementing these activities, I also assume a Building Aide role for one hour each day, which includes recess and lunch support for 3 first grade classes, and occasionally bus-support for student drop off and pick up
To assist some of our students' special needs, I have taken diabetes training to support blood sugar testing and insulin intake
I have led a small reading group, which involves teaching several strategies to help improve reading fundamentals.
Senior Member Sales Consultant
Credit Union One
2000.02 - 2012.07
Primary focus on sales, processing loans, opening new accounts, lease vehicle turn-in and ACH processing
Exemplary customer relation skills for which I was selected primary call center contact for Credit Union One
Rated top five for sales for all Credit Union One branches exceeding regional projected targets.
Branch Supervisor
Standard Federal Bank
1997.04 - 2000.02
Duties as the branch supervisor were to insure the successful daily operation of the office
Other responsibilities included opening the branch, ensuring the tellers had the proper funds for the daily transactions, sales and balancing the branch at the end of the business day.
Payroll/Administrative Assistant
Resource Technologies
1996.10 - 1997.02
My primary responsibilities were to load all the time sheets into our payroll system by the deadline to ensure payroll was processed in a timely manner
Other responsibilities included filing, answering phones and delivering paychecks to our contract companies.
Education
BBA Study -
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MI
High School Diploma -
Hazel Park High School
Hazel Park, MI
Skills
IEP Compliance
Student Records Management
Special Education Support
Crisis Intervention
Emotional Support
Instructional Support
Individual Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Certification
Michigan Credit Insurance (CLCD)
CDL Class B Drivers License
CPR and First Aid
CPI
additional accomplishments
Marketing liaison
Mentor Monitor Program
QSS I - Quality Service Training
Business Development Sales training
Processed over $2,490,000 in closed loans (1 year period)
Elementary Substitute Teacher at EduStaff, Chippewa Valley Schools, Erie ElementaryElementary Substitute Teacher at EduStaff, Chippewa Valley Schools, Erie Elementary