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Education
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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, AZ
05-2021

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