Katherine Hopkins
Kiowa,OK
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with strong skills in behavior management and special education support. Experienced in providing tailored assistance to diverse learners, ensuring a positive and productive classroom environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Krebs Public School
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported individual student learning needs through tailored interventions.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring a positive and productive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional materials for diverse learners.
- Encouraged student engagement and participation during group activities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional strategies.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General Store
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Led daily store operations, ensuring optimal staffing levels and effective inventory management.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional development and enhancing customer service skills.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing shrinkage and improving overall store profitability.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with management on strategic initiatives to enhance store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Crafted customized sandwiches based on customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Ensured food safety standards and cleanliness throughout preparation and serving areas.
- Managed inventory levels, restocking supplies to meet daily demands efficiently.
- Trained new team members on sandwich preparation techniques and operational procedures.
Education
Associate of Science Early Childhood Education - Teaching
Post University
Waterbury, CT09-2027
High School Diploma -
Gore Highschool
Gore, OK05-2011
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Krebs Public School
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General Store
02.2021 - 07.2024
Sandwich Artist
Subway
02.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Science Early Childhood Education - Teaching
Post University
High School Diploma -
Gore Highschool