Nadia Samelak Shepherd
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Demonstrated ability as a Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, and meeting the diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Also offering individualized support for students with special needs. Experienced in developing and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in the classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Paraprofessional
Oklahoma City Public Schools
2022.08 - 2025.05
- Trained in crisis prevention and intervention techniques, effectively deescalating challenging situations when necessary.
- Assisted in implementing social skills programs that improved peer relationships and collaboration among students with autism.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
- Assisted in creating a structured and predictable learning environment, promoting positive behavior among students with autism.
- Helped teacher devise special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on sympathetic understanding of individual students' needs, interests and abilities.
- Bridged communication gaps between autistic students and their peers, fostering greater understanding and empathy within the classroom community.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with autism, ensuring their academic and social success within the school setting.
Crew Member
Trader Joes
2023.08 - 2024.06
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for perishable items, resulting in reduced spoilage rates.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
Head Cashier Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvment
2021.12 - 2023.04
- Trained and coached cashier team members on checkout procedures and strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Ensured a clean and organized work environment by enforcing strict policies on cleanliness and orderliness at the registers.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for cashiers, providing constructive feedback to help them grow professionally.
- Improved communication between cashiers and other store departments to provide seamless customer experiences.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving customer issues promptly and professionally.
- Reduced shrinkage with diligent monitoring of cash handling procedures and regular audits.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through attentive service, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Univeristy of Arizona Global Campus
04.2025
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- IEP familiarity
- CPR and First Aid
- Student Health and Safety
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Certification
- Safe Schools Training
- Work Keys Test
- First Aid & CPR, Heart Saver Association - Feb/09/2023
- Paraprofessional Professional Development Trainings
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
I will be relocating to Oak Harbor, WA end of July 2024.
Please feel free to contact me through email or by phone if you have any questions.
Timeline
Crew Member
Trader Joes
2023.08 - 2024.06
Autism Paraprofessional
Oklahoma City Public Schools
2022.08 - 2025.05
Head Cashier Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvment
2021.12 - 2023.04
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Univeristy of Arizona Global Campus
- Safe Schools Training
- Work Keys Test
- First Aid & CPR, Heart Saver Association - Feb/09/2023
- Paraprofessional Professional Development Trainings
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