Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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MyKale Dean

Des Moines,US

Summary

Experienced administrative professional adept at managing mail, files, inventory, and technical training. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to organizational needs. Proven reliability in completing tasks on time and contributing positively to team dynamics.

Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.

Special education professional with proven track record in supporting diverse student needs. Known for fostering inclusive learning environments and facilitating student growth through tailored educational plans. Highly collaborative team member with focus on adaptability and responsiveness to changing requirements.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Associate

Des Moines Public Schools
12.2024 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by managing classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent rules, and offering appropriate rewards or consequences.
  • Implemented successful behavior management strategies across diverse populations, leading to improved self-control among students with emotional or behavioral challenges.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of student progress toward IEP objectives, utilizing data-driven decision making to inform future interventions.
  • Assisted in the development of IEP goals, monitoring progress regularly and adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued growth.
  • Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance and resilience in overcoming obstacles to academic success.

Administrator

Casey's Store Support Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Kept financial records accurate, current, and compliant by monitoring records and addressing variances.
  • Am in charge of receiving payments from customers.
  • Created and updated work schedules to accommodate changing staffing levels and workload expectations.
  • Keep financial databases up to date.
  • Made decisions that had an impact on day-to-day operations, such as purchasing and inventory management.
  • Tracked records through delivery, maintained customer communications, and computerized office activities.

Light Duty

Casey's Store Support Center
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked in a warehouse setting. Used picking equipment to select grocery, snack, and label products and fresh ingredients in totes for the Caseys general stores for various locations.
  • Packed products according to company specifications, using various techniques, making sure the product would be safely delivered, and not damaged when the stores receive the totes.

Bakery Production Worker

Hy-Vee Bakery Manufacturing
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Kept a close eye on the operating equipment and made adjustments as needed to keep speed, temperature, and other variables within acceptable limits.
  • Consistently met production goals by efficiently loading and unloading machinery.
  • Kept track of inventory and updated it to reflect proper raw material usage and finished product storage.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure that materials were moved between stations in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Reviewed purchase orders, work orders, and machine setting instructions to process each job with accurate data and standards.

Education

High School -

Herbert Hoover High School
Des Moines, IA
01.2016

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Accounting
  • Team standards
  • Office management
  • Administrative support
  • Bookkeeping
  • Emotional regulation support
  • Social skills development

Accomplishments

  • Customer Service: Handled customers effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.
  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.

Certification

  • Medication Certified Training
  • Seizure certified
  • CPI certified

Timeline

Special Education Associate

Des Moines Public Schools
12.2024 - Current

Administrator

Casey's Store Support Center
06.2022 - Current

Light Duty

Casey's Store Support Center
01.2021 - 06.2022

Bakery Production Worker

Hy-Vee Bakery Manufacturing
08.2016 - 01.2018

High School -

Herbert Hoover High School
MyKale Dean