LINDSEY UNDERWOOD
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Consistently demonstrate abilities as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Help students gain confidence in their own abilities. Earned an Associates degree in General Studies
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Hubbard ISD
De Kalb, TX
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Prepare instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
- Keep classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Encourage dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER, Learning Station Child Development Center
Texarkana, TX
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
KEY HOLDER
Payless
Texarkana, TX
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales
- Educated customers about product and service offerings, special deals and newly released offerings to help each person make informed choices
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
Education
Associates degree - undefined
Texarkana College
Skills
- Behavior Improvements
- Crisis Management
- Classroom Management
- Team player
- CPR Certified
- Creative
- Communication skills
- Calm patient and understanding
Timeline
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Hubbard ISD
10.2021 - 05.2024
PRESCHOOL TEACHER, Learning Station Child Development Center
05.2018 - 10.2021
KEY HOLDER
Payless
10.2017 - 05.2018
Associates degree - undefined
Texarkana College