Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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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
2023.11 - 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
2021.10 - 2022.05
  • 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, LA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

East Saint John High School
Laplace, LA
02.2022

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
2023.11 - Current

Cashier

The Home Depot Store
2021.10 - 2022.05

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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