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Joyce Ridgeway

Vernon,United States

Summary

Public relations requiring well-developed communications, administrative, and computer skills.

Experienced with educational support, assisting in development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Vernon
01.2021 - Current
  • As a para with the school, I help with special-ed kids.
  • I am with the 5th grade and I shadow a number of students, while also helping them with all work.
  • They get help with reading, math, problems being read to them, showing them different ways of working problems on a different level as others.
  • I also help sub when needed for the teachers.
  • Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Paraprofessional

Vernon
01.2021 - Current
  • As a para with the school, I help with special-ed kids.
  • I am with the 5th grade and I shadow a number of students, while also helping them with all work.
  • They get help with reading, math, problems being read to them, showing them different ways of working problems on a different level as others.
  • I also help sub when needed for the teachers.
  • Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Child Care Consumer Specialist

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Drove a van to pick up school age kids and brought back to center for afterschool program.
  • Helped with pre-k age kids and taught them life skills.
  • Had to plan out different activities to interact with the kids.

Child Care Consumer Specialist

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Drove a van to pick up school age kids and brought back to center for afterschool program.
  • Helped with pre-k age kids and taught them life skills.
  • Had to plan out different activities to interact with the kids.

University of Orthopedic Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Scheduling appointments, answering phones, and patient referrals

University of Orthopedic Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Scheduling appointments, answering phones, and patient referrals

Paraprofessional

Cherokee Public School
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • When I started the school in January of 2016, I was with a special needs child diagnosed with Downs.
  • I started out in Pre-k and went on to kindergarten.
  • In kindergarten I helped out with a child with behavioral problems.
  • I also helped with morning car duties, recess, subbed, and many other things where I was needed.

Paraprofessional

Cherokee Public School
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • When I started the school in January of 2016, I was with a special needs child diagnosed with Downs.
  • I started out in Pre-k and went on to kindergarten.
  • In kindergarten I helped out with a child with behavioral problems.
  • I also helped with morning car duties, recess, subbed, and many other things where I was needed.

Customer Service

FIS
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Answered phones for a call center dealing with reloadable and prepaid debit cards/ gift cards.

Customer Service

FIS
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Answered phones for a call center dealing with reloadable and prepaid debit cards/ gift cards.

Inline Inspector/Sewer

American Power Source
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • I inspected army wear for skipped stitches, missing patches, etc.
  • I also helped fix mistakes and sew things.

Inline Inspector/Sewer

American Power Source
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • I inspected army wear for skipped stitches, missing patches, etc.
  • I also helped fix mistakes and sew things.

Cashier

Exxon
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Cashier

Exxon
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Cashier

Shop and Save
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Cashier

Shop and Save
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

High School -

Fayette County High School
01.2005

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Vernon
01.2021 - Current

Paraprofessional

Vernon
01.2021 - Current

Child Care Consumer Specialist

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2021

Child Care Consumer Specialist

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center
01.2019 - 01.2021

University of Orthopedic Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2019

University of Orthopedic Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2019

Paraprofessional

Cherokee Public School
01.2016 - 01.2018

Paraprofessional

Cherokee Public School
01.2016 - 01.2018

Customer Service

FIS
01.2013 - 01.2014

Customer Service

FIS
01.2013 - 01.2014

Inline Inspector/Sewer

American Power Source
01.2012 - 01.2013

Inline Inspector/Sewer

American Power Source
01.2012 - 01.2013

Cashier

Exxon
01.2011 - 01.2012

Cashier

Exxon
01.2011 - 01.2012

Cashier

Shop and Save
01.2009 - 01.2011

Cashier

Shop and Save
01.2009 - 01.2011

High School -

Fayette County High School
Joyce Ridgeway