Laura Peterek
Port Aransas
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Port Aransas ISD, excelling in student engagement and record keeping. Adept at fostering positive relationships and ensuring safety regulations, I effectively coordinated scholarship programs and provided educational support. My strong organizational skills and attention to detail drive successful outcomes in diverse environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Port Aransas ISD
Port Aransas
08.2022 - Current
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the library setting.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the school environment.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Substituted in numerous classrooms and the front office.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers and students with software or technology tools.
- Facilitated Special Education director's efforts to ensure protocol adherence, supply documentation to parents/guardians, and manage student files.
- Coordinated PAISD graduate scholarships by organizing communications between donors, school, and students.
Maintained accurate accounting records to ensure alignment with administration and donor contributions. - Organized PAISD's scholarship ceremony
- Administered accurate inventory of all fixed assets within school district.
Game Warden
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Austin
01.2005 - 08.2018
- Enforced wildlife regulations through patrols and inspections in designated areas.
- Educated the public on conservation practices during community outreach programs.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting field observations and incidents encountered.
- Provided educational presentations on wildlife conservation and game laws to local groups.
- Participated in search-and-rescue operations related to lost hunters or fishermen.
- Conducted regular patrols to inspect hunting and fishing sites for compliance with state regulations.
- Maintained contact with other law enforcement agencies regarding suspected violations of game laws.
- Responded to public inquiries about game regulations, licensing requirements, and wildlife management practices.
- Inspected boats for safety equipment and licenses prior to allowing access to waterways.
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing reports, maintaining records, and completing paperwork for citations issued.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2002
Skills
- Efficiency in multitasking
- Record keeping
- Safety regulations
- Community engagement
- Public speaking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Community integration
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Port Aransas ISD
08.2022 - Current
Game Warden
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
01.2005 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Texas A&M University
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