Kerstin St.Clair
Sainte Genevieve,MO
Summary
Compassionate Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive educational environments and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Ste Genevieve School District
Sainte Genevieve, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Family Assistance Worker
Community Counseling Center
Sainte Genevieve, MO
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Create lesson plans that teach skills such as Communication, Impulse Control, Life Skills, Coping Skills, and Anger Management.
- Work with clients of different ages to practice these skills.
- Build relationships with clients to get to know them to be able to better assist them.
- When client is escalated, offer assistance in finding a coping strategy or de-escalation strategy. Process their feelings with them.
- I was Pro-Act trained and CPR certified.
In Home Caregiver
Advantage Home Health Care Inc
Sainte Genevieve, MO
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Encouraged social interaction among clients through conversation or participation in activities.
- Accompanied clients on errands or outings for shopping or leisure activities.
Community Child Care Worker
Stay N Play Daycare
Sainte Genevieve, MO
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted in the implementation of daily educational activities for children aged 3-5 years old.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, families and colleagues.
- Organized playtime activities to encourage physical development, such as outdoor games and arts and crafts.
- Monitored children's behavior during playtime and implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between children through group activities.
- Created a safe environment by ensuring that safety protocols were followed at all times within the facility.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and any concerns or issues that may arise.
- Provided assistance with meal preparation, feeding, cleaning up after meals, changing diapers.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Cashier
Midway General Stores
Sainte Genevieve, MO
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
In Home Caregiver
Life Inc
Farmington, MO
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Encouraged social interaction among clients through conversation or participation in activities.
- Accompanied clients on errands or outings for shopping or leisure activities.
CNA
Riverview At The Park
Sainte Genevieve, MO
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Cashier
C-Barn
Sainte Genevieve, MO
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Team Member
Jack in the Box
Farmington, MO
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
- Prepare food on fryers and grill.
Waitress
Weeks Diner
Sainte Genevieve, MO
04.2015 - 04.2015
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
Cook/Dishwasher
Anvil Restaurant and Saloon
Sainte Genevieve, MO
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO05-2023
High School Diploma -
Ste Genevieve High School
Sainte Genevieve, MO05-2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Perryville Area Career & Technology Center
Perryville, MOSkills
- Test Proctoring
- Educational assistance
- Classroom support
- Activity Oversight
- Teacher Support
- Documentation
- Special Education Support
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Management
- CPR and First Aid
- Emotional Support
Certification
- CPR Certified (July 2023)
- Class E License (July 2023)
- Substitute Certification (September 2024)
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Ste Genevieve School District
08.2024 - Current
Family Assistance Worker
Community Counseling Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
In Home Caregiver
Advantage Home Health Care Inc
02.2023 - 06.2023
Community Child Care Worker
Stay N Play Daycare
10.2021 - 02.2023
Cashier
Midway General Stores
06.2021 - 04.2022
In Home Caregiver
Life Inc
03.2019 - 03.2020
CNA
Riverview At The Park
10.2017 - 03.2019
Cashier
C-Barn
05.2017 - 07.2017
Team Member
Jack in the Box
12.2016 - 03.2017
Waitress
Weeks Diner
04.2015 - 04.2015
Cook/Dishwasher
Anvil Restaurant and Saloon
09.2014 - 12.2014
- CPR Certified (July 2023)
- Class E License (July 2023)
- Substitute Certification (September 2024)
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Mineral Area College
High School Diploma -
Ste Genevieve High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Perryville Area Career & Technology Center
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