Kim Tallent
Paraprofessional Aide
Keller,TX
Summary
My goal is to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company’s productivity and reputation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
STARS Aide
Keller ISD
Keller, TX
08.2009 - Current
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Conduct instructional tasks assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Help manage the behavior of assigned students; as needed and according to district policy.
- Inform teacher of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Assist teacher in keeping administrative records, entering daily data information relative to each student.
- Providing positive encouragement to maintain self esteem.
Pet Sitter
Turnkey Home And Pet Sitting
Keller, TX
05.2014 - 12.2020
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Collected mail for clients
- watered any indoor or outdoor plants/gardens as needed
POS Associate
Kohls Department Store
Plano, TX
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Completed purchases using point of sale systems.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
Education
Certificate, Continuing Education - Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX11.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Tarrant County College
Hurst, TX05.1988
High School Diploma -
Irving High School
Irving, TX05.1985
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Emotional Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Documenting Behaviors
- Information Confidentiality
- Quick Thinking
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Animal Safety
- Honest and Trustworthy
Accomplishments
- Hidden Lakes Elementary School
- STARS Aide 8/2009
- Present
- As a paraprofessional in a special education classroom, some but not all of my duties are: assist with teaching social skill lessons, assist with individual or group lessons as needed, inclusion in the general education classroom, record daily progress data sheets, monitor children in sensory lab, recess, lunchroom and classrooms, assist with feeding and/or toiletry needs as necessary, and assist/help when children are showing disruptive behaviors
- Tarrant County College
- Hurst TX
- Associate of Liberal Arts 8/1985 6/1988
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate 6/2018 awarded through University of Texas at Arlington.
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Turnkey Home And Pet Sitting
05.2014 - 12.2020
STARS Aide
Keller ISD
08.2009 - Current
POS Associate
Kohls Department Store
08.2005 - 05.2006
Certificate, Continuing Education - Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Tarrant County College
High School Diploma -
Irving High School
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