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KENETTA MAYE

Sped assistant
Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic Sped Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sped Assistant

The O'farrell Charter Schools
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - Current
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Conducted individualized assessments to determine students' academic progress.
  • Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
  • Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
  • Delivered individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers.
  • Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
  • Assisted in instructional processes by communicating perceptions of student progress and needs to teacher.
  • Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
  • Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Administered tests to class and graded papers.
  • Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.

Child Care Attendant

Chuze Fitness
Chula Vista, CA
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Provided one-on-one and peer group tutoring on core subjects for children aged [Number] to [Number].
  • Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for [Type] children.
  • Cared for children ages [Age] to [Age] in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Worked with [Type] students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.
  • Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.

Sales Associate

Party City
Chula Vista, CA
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Recommended accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Supervised changing rooms, rehanging unwanted merchandise and supporting loss prevention initiatives.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards and receipts to customers.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Enhanced product presentation and promotional material displays, working alongside retail representatives.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Scheduled balloon pick-up appointments that best suited the customer's convenience

English Tutor

Southwestern Community College
Chula Vista, CA
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
  • Participated in tutor orientation and attended professional development and training sessions to increase English competency and improve tutoring skills.
  • Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Supported teacher instruction, thoroughly discussing concepts and designing custom practice questions.
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Conducted academic skill reviews and led workshops to develop writing skills and language comprehension.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
  • Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
  • Worked independently with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Assessed student needs and created appropriate lesson plans.
  • Crafted effective reading and writing tutoring plans to address weaknesses and motivate students to build confidence and feel successful.

Education

Associate of Arts - Africana Studies

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
08.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2019 - 05.2021

Skills

Analytical and Critical Thinking

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Timeline

Child Care Attendant

Chuze Fitness
12.2021 - 05.2022

Sped Assistant

The O'farrell Charter Schools
11.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies

San Diego State University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Sales Associate

Party City
09.2018 - 10.2020

English Tutor

Southwestern Community College
08.2017 - 12.2017

Associate of Arts - Africana Studies

Southwestern College
08.2016 - 05.2019

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