Keli Weeks
Lakeside, AZ 85929,AZ
Summary
Paraprofessional offers 9 years in all classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management. Paraprofessionals are successful at working with students from diverse backgrounds. Combines real-life experience with certified hours of student teaching experience to provide engaging and interactive learning environment. Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Paraprofessional versed in planning and setting up classrooms conducive to learning process, as well as individual and social development. CPR and First Aid certified. Friendly and outgoing Paraprofessional focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 9 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for all students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Aide
Show Low Unified School District 10
Show Low , AZ
2015.01 - 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.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Paraprofessional Aide
Blue Ridge Unified School District
Pinetop-Lakeside , AZ
2010.03 - 2014.07
- 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.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
Paraprofessional Aide
Salt Lake School District
Salt Lake City , UT
2012.11 - 2013.05
- 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.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
Front Desk Associate
WorldMark By Wyndham
Pinetop-Lakeside , AZ
2000.01 - 2012.01
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of front desk area.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Performed basic daily bookkeeping tasks.
- Answered guest questions and referred to local points of interest.
- Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Politely welcomed arriving guests, providing room keys and information on amenities and policies.
- Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
- Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate.
- Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
- Entered customer data into room system and updated information whenever patrons changed rooms.
- Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department immediately to resolve guest room issues.
- Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
- Explained details regarding property to acclimate patrons to resort environment.
- Promoted local entertainment and sporting events and offered details to assist patrons.
Education
No Degree - Marriage And Family Therapy
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, IDSkills
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Instructional Support
- Individual Student Assistance
- Classroom Technology
- Special Education
Timeline
Paraprofessional Aide
Show Low Unified School District 10
2015.01 - Current
Paraprofessional Aide
Salt Lake School District
2012.11 - 2013.05
Paraprofessional Aide
Blue Ridge Unified School District
2010.03 - 2014.07
Front Desk Associate
WorldMark By Wyndham
2000.01 - 2012.01
No Degree - Marriage And Family Therapy
Brigham Young University - Idaho
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