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Marjorie L. Pistek

Vail,USA

Summary

Special education professional with proven ability to assist in creating inclusive learning environments. Background includes implementing tailored teaching strategies and supporting student development. Recognized for effective collaboration and adaptability, ensuring smooth classroom operations and positive student outcomes. Also experienced with creating warm and welcoming environments for guests. Utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations. Track record of providing personalized service and promptly addressing guest needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Vail School District
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
  • Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student's growth and progress.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
  • Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefitted all students involved.
  • Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.

Sales Floor Team Member

Target, Tucson, AZ
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Knowledgeable in products and trends
  • Resolve customer concerns in a timely manner
  • Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest first culture across the store
  • Stayed current on available products, store promotions, and customer service policies to better serve shoppers.
  • Experience in retail business fundamentals: department sales trends, inventory management, and process efficiency and improvement
  • Experience executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
  • Improved efficiency of the sales floor by coordinating smooth transitions between shifts and delegating tasks appropriately.
  • Adapted quickly to changing store priorities and customer needs, ensuring a smooth flow of operations on the sales floor.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Aramark Food Services

Vail School District, Tucson, AZ
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Prepares and builds food items according to standardized recipes and directions
  • Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
  • Sets up work stations including prep tables, service counters, hot wells, steam tables, etc.
  • Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes work stations
  • Serves food to customers while ensuring guest satisfaction and anticipating the customers' needs
  • Replenishes food items and ensure product is stocked to appropriate levels
  • Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
  • Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
  • Ensures security of company assets
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Nursery Care, Assistant/Lead Teacher

Aviano Chapel, Aviano AFB, Italy
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Check in children prior to service
  • Retain clearance/background check for continued volunteer employment
  • Assisted lead teacher in activities and lessons
  • Care for and entertain children
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Maintained strong connections within church community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Hostess, Cashier

Memphis Championship BBQ, Las Vegas, NV
09.2014 - 02.2015
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Ensure guest satisfaction and coordinate with servers to ensure satisfaction of guests’ specific service needs
  • Answer incoming calls to restaurant and provide appropriate service
  • Adhere to sanitation and safety protocols and policies
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwestern Lehigh School
New Tripoli, PA
05-2009

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA

Psychology

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Typing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Customer Service
  • Teambuilding
  • Customer service
  • Effective multitasking
  • Patience and empathy
  • Phone etiquette
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Interactive communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Guest relations
  • Teacher assistance
  • Progress monitoring
  • IEP compliance
  • Learning disabilities support
  • Student supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • Activity management
  • Assistive technology
  • Relationship building skills
  • Learning environment management
  • Time management
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Vail School District
06.2023 - Current

Sales Floor Team Member

Target, Tucson, AZ
09.2022 - 06.2024

Aramark Food Services

Vail School District, Tucson, AZ
09.2022 - 06.2023

Nursery Care, Assistant/Lead Teacher

Aviano Chapel, Aviano AFB, Italy
01.2020 - 09.2022

Hostess, Cashier

Memphis Championship BBQ, Las Vegas, NV
09.2014 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Northwestern Lehigh School

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Psychology

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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