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Overview
Work History
Education
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Community Service
Certification
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Kathryn Lancaster

North Dartmouth,MA

Summary

Attentive Paraprofessional Educator adept at supporting classroom operations to facilitate welcoming and positive learning atmosphere for all students. Well-versed in addressing student emotional, academic, and social needs, illustrated many years in various roles.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Paraprofessional

Southeast Massachusetts Education Collaborative
, MA
05.2024 - Current
  • Supervise students with diverse disabilities of various ages in educational environments
  • Provided individualized instruction to students in life skills and fundamental education
  • Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
  • Provided guidance and support to students during instruction periods.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways.
  • Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering to school rules and regulations.

Hostess

Amherst Public House
Amherst, MA
02.2024 - Current
  • Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
  • Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area.
  • Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
  • Provided menus to customers and answered questions regarding menu items.
  • Checked identification of customers prior to serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.

Retail Associate

Aaron Pools & Spas
Dartmouth, MA
07.2020 - Current
  • Assisted customers with pool and hot tub maintenance advice
  • Managed phone inquiries, and resolved customer questions
  • Recommended specific chemicals to customers based on water chemistry results
  • Maintained store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and cleaning counters.
  • Operated cash register to process payments from customers.

Volunteer

Neediest Families Fundraiser
Seaport Inn
09.2017 - Current
  • Raised money for food, clothing, and toys during winter
  • Generated $30,000 annually through major fundraisers and raffles
  • Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.

Volunteer

Dartmouth High School
Dartmouth
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Volunteered each summer at high school's softball camp for kids from 1st to 8th grade
  • Introduce fundamental skills of the sport and develop personal connections with the campers

Education

High School Diploma -

Dartmouth High School
Dartmouth, MA
06.2022

Skills

  • Faculty support
  • Student Needs Support
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • IEP compliance
  • Educational Support
  • IEP adherence
  • Team Collaboration
  • First Aid Training
  • Professional Appearance
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Customer Service
  • Food allergy awareness
  • CPR Training

Community Service

  • Volunteer, Neediest Families Fundraiser, 09/01/17, Present, Seaport Inn, A volunteer to help raise money to provide families in need with food, clothing, and toys for the winter. Raising around 30,000 dollars a year via a huge fundraiser and various raffles throughout the year.
  • Volunteer, Dartmouth High School Softball Camp, 06/01/20, 06/01/22, Dartmouth, MA, Each summer, volunteering at the softball camp provided at the high school for kids from 1st grade to 8th grade. Helps little girls learn to love the sport of softball all while teaching them basic merit of the sport and developing personal connections.
  • Volunteer, Dartmouth High School Volleyball Tournament, 03/15/22, Dartmouth, MA, Volunteer for the Dartmouth High School Volleyball Tournament through the membership of the National Honor Society. Helped set up, clean up, raise money, and coach a team.
  • Volunteer, Buttonwood Park Zoo Easter Egg Hunt, 04/02/21, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Volunteer at the local egg hunt at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Ran a station where kids could find eggs and earn candy. Helped set up, and raised money to allow this event to happen.

Certification

  • ServSafe Certification - May 6, 2024
  • Safety Care Specialist Certificate- July 1, 2024
  • First Aid/CPR Certificate - August 5, 2024
  • A Twist Bartending School License - May 1, 2024
  • Allergen Awareness Certificate - April 19, 2024

Timeline

Substitute Paraprofessional

Southeast Massachusetts Education Collaborative
05.2024 - Current

Hostess

Amherst Public House
02.2024 - Current

Retail Associate

Aaron Pools & Spas
07.2020 - Current

Volunteer

Dartmouth High School
06.2020 - 06.2022

Volunteer

Neediest Families Fundraiser
09.2017 - Current
  • ServSafe Certification - May 6, 2024
  • Safety Care Specialist Certificate- July 1, 2024
  • First Aid/CPR Certificate - August 5, 2024
  • A Twist Bartending School License - May 1, 2024
  • Allergen Awareness Certificate - April 19, 2024

High School Diploma -

Dartmouth High School
Kathryn Lancaster