Miranda Findley
Ottumwa,IA
Summary
Years of experience in customer service, handling money, answering phone and in child care. Can communicate very well. Organized and pay attention to details. Can handle multiple tasks and can work in a fast paced environment. Have been a stay at home mom for the last four years.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Cardinal Community School District
Eldon, IA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted educators in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating small group activities and encouraging student engagement.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet the varying needs of students, enhancing their learning experience.
- Collaborated with teachers to monitor student progress and provide feedback on academic performance.
- Filled out charts for on the students for their special education teachers.
- Floated throughout elementary to high school to assist in helping students and para's
- Covered other para's that are out sick or that needs a break.
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
Ottumwa, IA
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Quit my job to stay home and raise my two kids.
Child Care Assistant
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement of children in care.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment, promoting hygiene practices among children.
- Helped the lead teacher of the room with anything they needed.
- Worked in the kitchen.
- Covered breaks.
- Worked with ages from infant to three years old.
- Did activities with the kids.
PTYC Associate
Ottumwa Schools Prime Time Youth Care
Ottumwa, IA
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked at a school.
- Opened in the morning and watched students before class started.
- Helped get students to their class rooms.
- Closed in the evening.
- Got students from their class rooms and got them checked into PTYC.
- Watched over students and planned activities with them.
- Assisted in helping open up snacks for the students.
- Wiped down tables.
- Watched students from preschool to fifth grade.
Point of Sale
Pizza Ranch
Ottumwa, IA
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Ran the front counter.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while maintaining a friendly demeanor at the point of sale.
- Trained new associates on Point of Sale systems, improving their knowledge and efficiency in handling customer transactions.
- Answered phone calls.
- Placed orders.
- Cleaned.
- Helped maintained buffets.
Mailroom/IDS
Cambridge Investment Research
Fairfield, IA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Opened mail and packages that would come in.
- Entered paperwork and checks into the computer systems.
- Cleaned.
- Made phone calls if needed.
- Checked packages and mail in and out of the room.
Point of Sale/Customer Service Manager
Pizza Ranch
Ottumwa, IA
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Helped resolved customer complaints.
- Answered phones.
- Booked parties.
- Worked front of counter.
- Did deliveries.
- Cleaned and maintained buffets.
- Handled money and did bank deposits.
- Trained other co-works on the pos systems.
- Made and sent out filers for their impact nights.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa, IASkills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Motor skills development
- Friendly
- Problem-solving
- Patience and empathy
- Emotionally supportive
- Diaper changes and feedings
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Computer skills
- POS system operation
- Professional appearance
- Customer engagement
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Cardinal Community School District
08.2025 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
N/A
08.2021 - 08.2025
Child Care Assistant
Indian Hills Community College
11.2020 - 08.2021
PTYC Associate
Ottumwa Schools Prime Time Youth Care
11.2019 - 04.2021
Point of Sale
Pizza Ranch
07.2019 - 11.2019
Mailroom/IDS
Cambridge Investment Research
08.2018 - 06.2019
Point of Sale/Customer Service Manager
Pizza Ranch
01.2014 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa High School