Karsten Nielsen
Summary
A passionate and dedicated individual offering a diverse and professional working background. Excel at working with others in a professional and courteous way. Skilled in assisting whomever with day-to-day functions, planning, and individual and/or group-oriented tasks. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain excellent self discipline. Always going above and beyond to achieve maximum success in all situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional (Full-Time, 40hrs.)
Independence School District
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Paraprofessional/Teaching Assis.(Full-Time, 40hrs)
Washington County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Partnered with the teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in an online reporting system.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Retail Shift Leader (Full-Time, 40hrs.)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Set clear goals for team members and assured accountability with positive reinforcement to change behaviors.
- Advised team members on positioning and display of clothing items, Merchandise, and accessories to promote highest sales numbers possible.
- Managed order fulfillment and organization of the stock room.
- Distributed keys to correct employees on an accurate employment timeline.
- Provided expert guidance in the operational organization, process execution, and floor efficiency.
- Organized and understood goals, sales, and requirements of the site floor.
- Exercised rigorous guest-first fundamentals.
- Set priorities and coordinated strategic direction for floor and members, in accordance with the direction of the district manager and company guidelines.
Corporate Trainer (Full-Time, 40hrs.)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
- Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management and additional training requirements.
- Led cross-functional training. Held demonstrations and one-on-one coaching sessions on the use of equipment.
- Collaborated with management to identify company training needs and scheduling.
- Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve the impact of training.
- Coached new managers on store procedures, policies, and customer service, bolstering customer retention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2024
High School Diploma -
Desert Hills High School
Saint George, UT05.2017
Skills
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Office Equipment Operation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Professional and Courteous
- Report Preparation
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Task Prioritization
- Schedule Management
- Document and File Management
Accomplishments
- (School District) Coordinated with the learning Coach to create a standard method for consistency, goal management, and behavioral plans for our students. As well as lead weekly team meetings.
- (School District) Created a new streamlined way to track and create consistency with student's goals.
- (Cracker Barrel) Organized training material into a plan to make training more interactive and engaging.
- (Cracker Barrel) Reset struggling stores by redefining organizational processes and behaviors.
References
• Desire Roden (Principal) +1(435)688-2238
• Katie Jones (Learning Coach) +1(435)467-1696
• Eric Bleak (FFA advisor) +1(435)272-2944
• Stephanie Merriott (Principal) +1(816)521-5455
Timeline
Paraprofessional (Full-Time, 40hrs.)
Independence School District
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional/Teaching Assis.(Full-Time, 40hrs)
Washington County School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Retail Shift Leader (Full-Time, 40hrs.)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
07.2020 - 02.2021
Corporate Trainer (Full-Time, 40hrs.)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
11.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Desert Hills High School
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