Mallory Atkin
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Professional with 11 years of experience, complemented by a passion for silversmithing developed through hands-on jewelry classes. Established a small business creating custom jewelry, including rings and bolo ties, with a growing customer base both locally and internationally. Committed to advancing skills as a Bench Jeweler, embracing opportunities for learning and collaboration in a professional environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Raytown Quality Schools
Raytown, MO
2016.08 - Current
- Delivered personalized academic, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students for stronger learning outcomes.
- Supported learning objectives through personalized help and small-group instruction.
- Used behavior modeling and targeted teaching methods to teach and reinforce social skills.
- Supported special education teachers by identifying specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Recorded student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes so lead teacher could address key concerns.
- Developed lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to enhance lesson plan delivery.
- Maintained effective communication with students, teachers, staff, and parents to support relationships for student and program growth.
- Organized visual aids to support student understanding., equipment, and classroom displays to support lesson delivery.
- Built stronger skills by attending professional development workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation, and engaging activities.
Fast Food Crew Member
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Overland Park, Kansas
2013.08 - 2020.09
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Prepared variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions by following approved procedures.
- Cleaned counter surfaces, dining areas and food preparation areas for maximum health, safety and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw front counter tasks to provide quick and accurate assistance to customers., drive-thru and other areas.
- Trained new employees and supported team members to meet performance goals.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Fostered positive relationships with teammates to achieve shared objectives. and accepted coaching from management team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission South High School
Overland Park, KS2015-05
Some College (No Degree) - Silversmithing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSome College (No Degree) - English Composition
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Crisis management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Report writing
- Risk assessment
- Ethics and integrity
- Computer proficiency
- Stone setting
- Finishing and polishing
- Joining and soldering
- Metalworking and shaping
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Raytown Quality Schools
2016.08 - Current
Fast Food Crew Member
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
2013.08 - 2020.09
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission South High School
Some College (No Degree) - Silversmithing
Johnson County Community College
Some College (No Degree) - English Composition
Johnson County Community College