Maria Waddle
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Compassionate Paraprofessional provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in the classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PARA-TEACHER ASSISTANT, TECH LIAISON
Villa Marie Home and School for Exceptional Children
08.2020 - Current
- Assist and teach children with special needs about everyday activities and interact with other students and staff
- Supervise lunch and recess
- Participate in field trips, drive children in a 10-passenger van or 15-passenger school bus, outdoor activities, first-year track coach, special events,
- Make sure the student and teacher devices are up to date and working if there is an issue I can not fix, then to communicate that issue to the tech office and any duties and responsibilities as required
INDIVIDUAL CHILD CARE
Independant
01.2012 - Current
- Variety of families and ages of children
- Responsible for safety, activities, and all caregiving needs of young children and infants when parents were absent
- Also, a mother’s helper for extended periods of time
- Transporting children to and from summer jobs or lessons, creating fun summer activities during summer break
Job Coach and On-Site Work Trainer
Nebraska Department of Education
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Supervise individuals while at work and teach them how to do their jobs so that one day, they may be more independent
- Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Driver and Helper
Independant
06.2023 - 08.2024
- The parents of special needs teen boys trusted me to drive from Lincoln to Beatrice, NE, safely and on time to deliver them to their summer job (provided by Voc Rehab)
- While the boys work, I help them learn their jobs and have appropriate interactions with coworkers
CASHIER
Hobby Lobby
11.2017 - 01.2024
- Cashier, doing sales and returns, helping with customer satisfaction, working in the backroom to unpack shipments, stocking shelves, knowing the prices, memorizing the merchandise sales, working on the floor during the inventory, and training new cashiers
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
SUPPORT STAFF
Kid’s First, Inc.
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Childcare for all ages from Infancy to 11 years old
- Cleaning, Supervising playground, in-class activities, and all other duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned
OWNER
Maria’s Pet Sitting
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Personal service was provided by individual contracts for pet care and overnight house sitting
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
Education
Education
Grand Canyon University
08.2023
General Education -
Southeast Community College
12.2019
High School -
Waddle Academy
05.2019
Skills
Emotional Support
Special Education Knowledge
Autism spectrum understanding
Social Skills Development
Relationship Building
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Lesson Plan Implementation
Conflict Resolution
Adaptability
CPR trained
Verbal behavior training
Volunteer Experience
- Rebecca Marie Photo – RM Senior Model Program, 06/01/19, 11/30/19, Participate in photo shoots and Senior Member activities while representing the RMP Brand on social media.
- Church Choir, 01/01/14, 12/31/21, Various churches.
- Theater, 01/01/14, 12/31/18, Acting, crew, set building, costume design.
- Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, 01/01/14, 12/31/19
- Music Clinic, UNL Newman Center, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Registration and Book table attendant.
- Summer Mission Week, Lincoln, NE, 06/01/17, Assisting with preparations for summer faith camp, including assigned activities with the students. Traveled each day to various locations to host camps.
- Summer Camp Leader and Youth Group Meeting Assistant, Crete, NE, 01/01/14, 12/31/16, I helped develop activities and supervised campers during the summer camp week.
Timeline
Job Coach and On-Site Work Trainer
Nebraska Department of Education
06.2024 - 08.2024
Driver and Helper
Independant
06.2023 - 08.2024
PARA-TEACHER ASSISTANT, TECH LIAISON
Villa Marie Home and School for Exceptional Children
08.2020 - Current
SUPPORT STAFF
Kid’s First, Inc.
03.2020 - 01.2022
OWNER
Maria’s Pet Sitting
01.2020 - 01.2022
CASHIER
Hobby Lobby
11.2017 - 01.2024
INDIVIDUAL CHILD CARE
Independant
01.2012 - Current
Education
Grand Canyon University
General Education -
Southeast Community College
High School -
Waddle Academy
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