Michelle Brown
Darby,PA
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant with a strong focus on supporting faculty in meeting classroom needs. Seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and allows for leveraging interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Experienced in maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities, and leading field trips. Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, always striving to optimize processes and support team objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
School District of Philadelphia
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
Food and Beverage Associate
Marriott International, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service guests by greeting guests, providing accurate wait times, and escorting customers to the dining and bar areas, having solid organizational and people skills, answered phones, managed reservations, with the ability to accommodate and manage large parties to make guests have a positive dining experience from the moment they arrive until their departure
Classroom Paraeducator
American Academy for Early Childhood Education
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed the collection, distribution, and inventory of classroom supplies to ensure efficient use of resources for instruction purposes.
- Prepared instructional materials such as visual aids or manipulatives prior to lessons for maximum teaching effectiveness.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students by modeling appropriate behavior and providing opportunities for peer interaction.
- Assisted in developing curriculum materials to align with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Fulfillment Expert
Target
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Offloading stock deliveries, processing work orders, deciphering work orders, locating stock, inspection of merchandise for damage and flaws, and packaging orders for distribution while adhering to state health and safety practices
Secretary
Residential life at Cheyney University
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Administration; communicating information to students, parents, staff, and/or other districts; ensuring compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees
- Including:
- -assist personnel
- -compiles data from variety of sources for calendars and meeting
- -coordinate variety of programs and/or activities for purpose of ensuring availability of facilities
- -Maintains a variety of computerized and manual records, files, and department databases
- -Performs record keeping and general clerical functions
Server
Dave & Busters
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Deliver an unparalleled Guest experience with excellent customer service in effectively communicating with Guests to generate enthusiasm about the D&B experience
- Providing this through the best combination of food, drinks, and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun, by creating a warm, fun atmosphere for Guests and Team Members
- Greets newly seated guests in a friendly and timely manner
- Accurately take guests food and drink order
Crew Member/Cashier
Burger King
11.2014 - 08.2016
- Excels in front counter service to customers, including taking food and beverage orders
- Prepares requested items, works with the fellow employees to ensure orders are properly prepared in a timely manner, and efficiently manages the point-of-sale system
Education
High school Diploma - Culinary Arts
Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Philadelphia, PAHospitality And Tourism Management
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Glen Mills, PA01.2021
Skills
- Patience and flexibility
- Emotional support
- Social skills development
- Behavioral interventions
- Classroom organization
- Curriculum adaptation
- Functional life skills
- Teacher assistance
- Social and group settings
- Student supervision
Certification
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Certified HHA
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
School District of Philadelphia
11.2024 - Current
Classroom Paraeducator
American Academy for Early Childhood Education
01.2022 - 11.2024
Fulfillment Expert
Target
11.2020 - 11.2021
Food and Beverage Associate
Marriott International, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
Secretary
Residential life at Cheyney University
01.2017 - 12.2018
Server
Dave & Busters
01.2016 - 01.2017
Crew Member/Cashier
Burger King
11.2014 - 08.2016
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Certified HHA
High school Diploma - Culinary Arts
Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Hospitality And Tourism Management
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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