Michelle Ricks
Fitzgerald,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly. Seeking a position to better utilize my skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Paraprofessional
Irwin County Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Increased flow of new materials into library.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create displays, showcasing relevant materials and attracting patron interest.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
- Enhanced library user experience by providing excellent customer service and efficient material management.
- Catalogued and sorted books and library materials.
- Efficiently resolved patron issues or concerns maintaining an environment conducive to learning and enjoyment.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Irwin County Elementary School
01.2001 - 05.2023
- Maintained day to day organization for classroom routine.
- Used intuitive abilities to adapt to daily changes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting And Business Management
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA1989
One Semester Completed - Business Skills And Accounting
The Devry Institute of Technology
West Covina, CACertificate In Microsoft Office Technology -
East Central Technical College
Fitzgerald, GA2003
Skills
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Self Motivated
- Problem Solving
- Cash Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
Timeline
Library Paraprofessional
Irwin County Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Paraprofessional
Irwin County Elementary School
01.2001 - 05.2023
High School Diploma - Accounting And Business Management
El Cajon Valley High School
One Semester Completed - Business Skills And Accounting
The Devry Institute of Technology
Certificate In Microsoft Office Technology -
East Central Technical College
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