Laura Bensen
Yukon ,OK
Summary
Preschool Teacher's Aide offering outstanding work history assisting lead teacher with daily duties. Versatile when setting up classroom activities, monitoring children and assisting them in learning activities. Dedicated to making preschool program fun and educational for all students. I have years of experience with Preschool up to High School age students. Worked in Food service at a High school as well as a Middle School. Most recently worked in an elementary school working individually with students in special education as well as in a self contained Autism classroom for preschoolers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Aide
Wallin Elementary School
Henderson, NV
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
Food Service
Del Webb Middle School
Henderson, NV, NV
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Prepared sandwiches, specialty items and custom orders to meet guest requests.
- Took orders, prepared foods and processed payments in full-service establishment.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
Food Service Assistant
Canyon high school
Anaheim, CA
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
- Complied with company service standards and adhered to inventory and cash control procedures.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA05.2004
Skills
- Skill Building
- Child Development
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Student Health and Safety
- Activity Implementation
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Individual Student Assistance
- Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Organization and Prioritization
- Storytelling
- Teacher Support
- Educational Support
- Educational Assistance
- Behavior Management
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Teacher Assistance
- Effective Communication
- Test Proctoring
- Classroom Support
- Supervising Student Activities
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- IEP Familiarity
- Elementary Education
Timeline
Paraprofessional Aide
Wallin Elementary School
01.2018 - 05.2021
Food Service
Del Webb Middle School
08.2017 - 01.2018
Food Service Assistant
Canyon high school
08.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts -
Coastline Community College
Similar Profiles
Mark StoneMark Stone
Plumber's Assistant at Wallin PlumbingPlumber's Assistant at Wallin Plumbing
JULISSA SALAZARJULISSA SALAZAR
Office File Clerk at David Wallin Law OfficesOffice File Clerk at David Wallin Law Offices
Courtney A. JonesCourtney A. Jones
School Teacher in South Korea at Sin Dong Elementary School, Hongsan Elementary School, Yeoul Elementary SchoolSchool Teacher in South Korea at Sin Dong Elementary School, Hongsan Elementary School, Yeoul Elementary School