Lisa Graham
Blairsville,GA
Summary
Detailed-oriented team player with strong people communication and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Positive attitude and strong attendance record.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher's Aide
First United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2024 - Current
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Receptionist
Wesley Woods Senior Living
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
School Custodian
Union County School System
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
Paraprofessional Aide
Union County School System
08.1993 - 09.2008
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Home Daycare Provider
Self
03.1991 - 05.1993
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction, and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Crafted nutritious meals and kept lots of fresh fruit and vegetables on hand to prevent unhealthy snacking.
- Documented children's' daily activities for parents and discussed trends to identify any necessary interventions.
- Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
- Assisted children patiently through many different scenarios and modeled positive behaviors.
- Managed home environment to keep areas clean, organized and free of safety hazards.
- Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
- Administered prescription and OTC medicines to meet children's specific needs.
- Treated basic first aid needs such as cleaning and bandaging minor cuts.
- Kept children safe and secure in different environments with diligent monitoring and effective management strategies.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Changed diapers of very young children and assisted older kids with bathroom requirements.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
Education
Diploma - Early Education
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA06-2003
High School Diploma -
Union County High School
Blairsville, GA05-1984
Skills
- Student safety
- Student and parent relations
- Classroom support
- Verbal and written communication
- Student assessments
- Friendly and outgoing
- Collaborative teamwork
- Organization and prioritization
- Maintaining safe environments
- Information protection
- Effective communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Student records management
- Relationship building
- Positive attitude
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
Timeline
Classroom Teacher's Aide
First United Methodist Church Preschool
08.2024 - Current
Receptionist
Wesley Woods Senior Living
09.2023 - 01.2024
School Custodian
Union County School System
10.2019 - 09.2021
Paraprofessional Aide
Union County School System
08.1993 - 09.2008
Home Daycare Provider
Self
03.1991 - 05.1993
Diploma - Early Education
Lanier Technical College
High School Diploma -
Union County High School
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