Jonathan Pursley
Sierra Vista,AZ
Summary
I am originally from West Virginia, but have been in Arizona for the majority of the last 12 years. I enjoy working with kids and would like to continue to grow my skills in the education field. I am Eager to work and quick to learn. I understand the importance of teamwork as well as independent responsibilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Benson Unified School District
Benson, AZ
08.2025 - Current
- Work under the instruction of the special needs teacher as well as a classroom teacher.
- Provide support to high needs students with disabilities
- Assist the teacher however needed during instruction
- Assist with supervision at recess, parent pick up/ drop off, lunch, and special events.
- Short notice substitute for teachers unable to find coverage
Sous Chef
HAWTHORN SENIOR LIVING LLC
Sierra Vista, AZ
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Opened and served breakfast for 60-80 on my own
- Prepared 3 lunch options daily to feed up to 120 total on my own
- Supervised and managed kitchen when executive chef was out of kitchen
- Assisted in planning and executing brunches, dinners, and dessert buffets for events with 150 people or more
Custodian/Janitor
Sierra Vista School District
Sierra Vista, AZ
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Responded to radio calls
- Sanitized cafeteria surfaces
- Removed trash from the campus grounds
- Bathroom cleaning/sanitization
- Moved, arranged, and built furniture
- Observed students in common areas and sidewalks and reported issues as needed
Substitute Cafeteria Worker
Jackson County School District
Ripley, WV
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared food to state guidelines
- Sanitized food contact surfaces
- Washed/ sanitized dishes and utensils
- Served portioned items to students
- Basic inventory of items used and wasted
Night Cook
Sunsites Cafe
Pearce, AZ
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Inventory of incoming orders
- Shutting down and cleaning equipment at the end of shift
- Primary/Only Cook
- Next day Prep work of produce and specials item menus
- Seasonal baking for dessert case
- Maintained Sanitizing and cleaning to food safety standards
Cook/Waiter
Chè
Pearce, AZ
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Food prep for dinner service
- Washing and sanitizing dishes
- Serving food and expediting orders
Education
High school diploma -
Valley Union High School
Elfrida, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Organized
- Experience working with students
- Communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- English
- Eager to learn
- Hard Working
- Working with people with disabilities
- Customer service
- Classroom experience
Certification
- Paraprofessional Certification- Passed the ETA paraprofessional assessment with a 478 score.
- CPI Certification from September 2025 to September 2028
- Drivers License
- ServSafe
Languages
English
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Benson Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
HAWTHORN SENIOR LIVING LLC
06.2024 - 07.2025
Custodian/Janitor
Sierra Vista School District
07.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Cafeteria Worker
Jackson County School District
11.2021 - 01.2023
Night Cook
Sunsites Cafe
07.2020 - 02.2021
Cook/Waiter
Chè
12.2017 - 11.2018
High school diploma -
Valley Union High School