Michael McCovey
Hoopa,CA
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated ability 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. Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Paraprofessional
Klamath Trinity Joint Unified School District
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Maintenance Worker
Kimaw Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to functionality.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Lifeguard Supervisor
Hoopa Valley Tribal Council
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Opened and closed pool at designated hours of operation and made decisions for closing pool due to inappropriate chemical levels, inclement weather, and low water temperature.
- Provided maximum pool area surveillance and response to emergencies by rescuing pool patrons and administering first aid.
- Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
- Scheduled [Number] lifeguards to provide adequate coverage of pool areas during operating hours.
- Handled chemicals such as chlorine and celite to maintain safety and cleanliness quality standards of pool water.
- Operated, cleaned, and maintained pool water filtrations and water intake and outlet systems.
- Tested and maintained water quality with periodic sampling.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Conducted patrols to identify and help those in need of immediate care and assistance.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
- Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
Choker Setter
Hoopa Forest Industries
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Measured logs and checked logs for defects.
- Cleared brush from areas where trees were being prepared for removal.
- Incorporated safety procedures into every shift to protect workers from accidents.
- Cleaned, maintained and inspected chainsaws on daily basis before each shift.
- Sheared off limbs using various type of power equipment and chainsaws.
- Handled bucking of trees and removed limbs that were cut down.
- Worked closely with other loggers to drag timber to loading deck.
- Set up and removed cables prior to and after tree cutting.
- Worked under wide range of weather conditions and consistently met schedules.
- Cleared and maintained logging roads for access to work zones.
- Followed strict safety procedures for use of equipment and log handling.
- Used chainsaw to fell and buck trees on job sites.
- Handled wide range of equipment and tools to accomplish logging objectives.
- Contributed to team efficiency by keeping work areas organized, clearing brush and removing stumps.
- Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
- Adapted daily plans based on employee availability, supervisor requests and weather conditions.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Shasta College
Redding, CAAssociate of Science - Business Administration And Management
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA06.2025
Skills
- Tadpoles
- Behavior Improvements
- Classroom Management
- First Aid
- Supervising Student Activities
- IEP Familiarity
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Reading and Writing Support
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Microsoft Office
- Activity Planning
- Safety Understanding
- Email Software
- Afterschool Programs
- Individual Student Assistance
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Technology-Based Strategies
- Teach Social Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mathematics Instruction
- Study Skills Development
- State CDE Approved Paraprofessional
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Computer Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Educational Support
- Behavior Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Multicultural Awareness
- Teacher Assistance
- Student Health and Safety
- Organization and Prioritization
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Tutor Students
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Certified Literacy Paraprofessional, Klamath Trinity Joint Unified School District - 2023-Present
Timeline
Literacy Paraprofessional
Klamath Trinity Joint Unified School District
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance Worker
Kimaw Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2018
Lifeguard Supervisor
Hoopa Valley Tribal Council
01.2017 - 11.2017
Choker Setter
Hoopa Forest Industries
02.2014 - 11.2015
Business Administration And Management
Shasta College
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
College of The Redwoods
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