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KELIQUE Y. ALSTON

Washington,DC

Summary

Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management, and technology. Demonstrated ability as a Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, and meeting the diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and communicating.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant

Friendship Ideal PCS
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Oversee groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.

Dedicated and Instructional Aide

Friendship Ideal PCS
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Bartender/Server/Hookah Specialist

Goldroom Dc
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for cleaning Hookahs after every use and also prepping Hookahs to order so that servers can take it to customer's table
  • Mixing, garnishing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to company specifications for guests at bar and in restaurant
  • Keeping bar stocked and clean while always providing friendly and attentive service
  • Adhering to company standards for serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Office Manager

Jylas Studio Dance
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Maintain projects, and coordinate calendars and events, along with active assistance with appointment scheduling, meeting coordination, and calendar maintenance; Maintain and develop client contact/prospect information in database / software
  • Assist with arranging travel, transportation, and accommodations for team members. Develop and coordinate corporate entertainment events; Handle general word processing, copying, and filing requirements of department; Create Excel spreadsheets; Maintain proper equipment for office, receive and distribute mail including Federal Express, etc.; Edit and create correspondence; answer phones and any other office activities to help team run smoothly.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.

Dawn Price Baby
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Professional Support Liaison, Acted as the first method of contact for clientele and aided in product education and location, which decreased client retention
  • Also aided in answering business phone calls and emails, alongside preparing for opening and closing of the work day

Customer Service Sales Associate

JCPenney
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Answer customer calls, online orders, gobacks, fitting room recovery, assisting guests with finding merchandise, stocking and organizing product on sales floor, ringing up purchases, operations task team, and handling returns and other discrepancies.

Education

Education

University of The District of Columbia Community College
Washington, DC

Social Work

Bennett College For Women
Greensboro, N.C.

High School Diploma -

Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School
Washington, DC
06.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Management and Business Planning
  • Leadership experienced team leader
  • Excellent Communication skills (Verbal and Written),
  • Multitasking – Can handle many assignments
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Safety Understanding
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Individual Student Assistance
  • Supervising Student Activities
  • Instructional Support
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Creating Visual Displays
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills

Accomplishments

  • Head cheerleading Coach for 30-plus students in 2nd to 4th grade (SY22-23)
  • Professional warrior of the month (November 2022)
  • A passing score of 464 on the ETS ParaPro Assessment examination (April 2023)
  • Posse Foundation Scholarship Nominee (2016)
  • CSF Achievers Scholarship Recipient (2016)
  • Perseverance Award (June 2018)

Timeline

Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant

Friendship Ideal PCS
04.2023 - Current

Dedicated and Instructional Aide

Friendship Ideal PCS
01.2022 - 04.2023

Bartender/Server/Hookah Specialist

Goldroom Dc
07.2020 - 12.2021

Dawn Price Baby
08.2018 - 01.2019

Customer Service Sales Associate

JCPenney
10.2017 - 11.2018

Office Manager

Jylas Studio Dance
06.2016 - 06.2019

Education

University of The District of Columbia Community College

Social Work

Bennett College For Women

High School Diploma -

Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School

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