Mya Miller
Laplace
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Saint John The Baptist Parish School Board
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Cotaught lessons with general education teachers, integrating modifications for special education students seamlessly into the curriculum.
Cashier
The Home Depot Store
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Maintained cash drawer of $10,000 or more per shift.
- Greeted over 1,000 customers per day.
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions, and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
- Lifted up to 45 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Learned Cashier and Service Desk positions and provided backup at key times.
- Set up new sales displays each 3 weeks.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in POS.
- Solicited customers to purchase loyalty and item protection plans, successfully bringing in new revenue.
Education
Trade - Cosmetology Education
Paul Mitchell The School
Metairie, LA05.2022
High School Diploma -
East Saint John High School
Laplace, LA02.2022
Skills
Classroom support
Emotional Support
Special Education Knowledge
Data Collection
Motor Skills Development
Autism spectrum understanding
Disability Awareness
Social Skills Development
Mathematics Support
Collaboration Abilities
Multicultural Sensitivity
Sensory Integration
Teacher Assistance
Assistive Technology
Teaching and instruction
Classroom Organization
IEP compliance
Special needs
Verbal and written communication
Student Supervision
Life Skills Development
Behavioral plan management
Strong Communication Skills
Classroom Instruction
Language assessment proficiency
Accomplishments
I graduated early from my home highschool and began attending cosmetology school right after.
Certification
- Microsoft Word Certification - 2019
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification - 2019
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Saint John The Baptist Parish School Board
11.2023 - Current
Cashier
The Home Depot Store
10.2021 - 05.2022
Trade - Cosmetology Education
Paul Mitchell The School
High School Diploma -
East Saint John High School
- Microsoft Word Certification - 2019
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification - 2019
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