Kandra Thomas
Licensed Para educator
Wichita,KS
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional desiring to be an
assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
New Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Casey's general store
Rose Hill , KS
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
Kitchen Staff Member
Opaa at Douglass High School
Douglass , KS
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Consistently maintained high standards of personal hygiene during shifts.
- Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
Customer Account Specialist
Curo Financial Institute
Wichita, Kansas
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Reviewed and updated account records to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Located new addresses of delinquent customers through research, contacting credit bureaus or by questioning neighbors.
- Scrutinized customers' order activities to determine best options and plans.
- Recorded information about status of collection efforts.
- Identified opportunities for process enhancements that would improve customer experience.
- Identified customers' needs to recommend specific features.
- Reviewed customer accounts for accuracy and completeness of information.
- Processed and verified transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Answered customers' questions regarding orders, billing and returns.
Bar Tender
Heroes bar and grill
Wichita, Kansas
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Arranged bottles and glasses behind bar to make attractive displays.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
Education
Para Educator Liscence - Para Education
Wichita School District 259
Wichita, KS02-2022
High School Diploma -
Osage City High School
Osage City, KS05-2002
Skills
- Cleaning
- Complaint resolution
- POS systems
- Telemarketing expertise
- Safety
- Educational assistance
- Classroom support
- Reading support
- IEP compliance
- Storytelling
- Peer mediation
- Social-emotional support
- Small group and individual assistance
- Individual student assistance
- Group facilitation
- Life skills training
- Educational support
- Academic tutoring
- Summer camp counselor
- Reading intervention
- Crisis management
- Skill building support
- Note-taking assistance
- Relationship building
- Teacher support
- [Type] instrument instructor
- Parent communication
- First aid and CPR certified
- After-school programs
- Instructional support
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Teacher assistance
- Group and individual instruction
- Individual instruction
- Student supervision
- National education association
Timeline
Team Member
Casey's general store
08.2023 - 11.2023
Kitchen Staff Member
Opaa at Douglass High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Customer Account Specialist
Curo Financial Institute
07.2019 - 07.2021
Bar Tender
Heroes bar and grill
10.2018 - 10.2020
Para Educator Liscence - Para Education
Wichita School District 259
High School Diploma -
Osage City High School