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Natasha Letson

81 County Road 140,AL

Summary

Proven educator and team collaborator, adept in behavior management and special education, significantly enhanced learning environments within the Lawrence County Board of Education. Leveraged adaptability and comprehensive teaching skills to meet diverse student needs, achieving notable improvements in student engagement and safety. Excelled in multitasking and organizational abilities, fostering positive outcomes and continuous improvement in fast-paced settings.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Lawrence County Board of Education
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Lawrence County Board of Education
02.2010 - 10.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Elementary School Tutor

Lawrence County Board of Education
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Boosted student confidence through positive reinforcement and individualized support.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing engaging and interactive teaching methods.
  • Expanded students'' vocabulary through targeted language arts activities, enhancing reading comprehension levels.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.

Lead Scan Coordinator

Food Fair Supermarket
03.2002 - 02.2004
  • Implemented quality control measures for accurate tagging and labeling of products throughout the store.
  • Conducted regular audits to maintain accurate pricing information, minimizing errors and customer complaints.
  • Coordinated with department managers to ensure proper execution of pricing updates and sales promotions.
  • Managed price change workload effectively, ensuring timely completion of all tasks within deadlines.
  • Resolved scanning issues promptly, maintaining a smooth workflow in the front-end operations.
  • Monitored sales events for accuracy in scanning and signage, maintained current knowledge of weekly ad items and verified pricing integrity.
  • Executed correct signage placement in each aisle and department and replaced missing signs before store opening.

Miscellaneous Merchandise Manager

Food Fair Supermarket
09.1999 - 03.2002
  • Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Launched seasonal merchandise assortments in alignment with key industry events ensuring timely availability of products.
  • Drove revenue growth by implementing targeted promotional campaigns aligned with market demands.
  • Enhanced visual presentation of products, driving customer engagement and boosting sales conversion rates.
  • Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.

Receiving Clerk

Food Fair Supermarket
09.1999 - 03.2002
  • Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in backroom.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.

Health and Beauty Manager

Food Fair Supermarket
09.1999 - 03.2002
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet customer demands.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Stocked department.
  • Rotated product and removed expired product.

Frozen Food and Dairy Manager

Food Fair Supermarket
10.1996 - 09.1999
  • Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items accurate.
  • Enhanced dairy department efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.
  • Fostered a positive shopping experience for customers through prompt and courteous service, addressing any concerns or complaints swiftly.
  • Restocked cases with new merchandise and removed expired items for proper disposal.
  • Answered questions from customers and discussed new products placed in dairy cases.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize product spoilage and reduce shrinkage within the department.
  • Maintained an organized and visually appealing dairy section, attracting customers and promoting sales growth.

Office Clerk

Food Fair Supermarket
07.1994 - 10.1996
  • Interacted with customers by phone and in-person to provide information.
  • Exhibited strong attention to detail while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously within a fast-paced work environment successfully.
  • Reduced cash discrepancies through meticulous record-keeping and thorough reconciliation of daily transactions.
  • Supported store operations by providing accurate monetary change for cash registers at the beginning of each shift.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving discrepancies in transactions.
  • Established productive working relationships with coworkers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to effective teamwork.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in response to evolving company needs, learning new systems and processes as required.
  • Ensured timely deposits by efficiently processing cash receipts and preparing bank deposits on a regular basis.
  • Optimized cashier performance with ongoing monitoring, feedback, and constructive guidance for improvement when necessary.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.

Cashier

Food Fair Supermarket
02.1994 - 07.1994
    • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
    • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
    • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
    • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
    • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
    • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
    • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
    • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
    • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
    • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
    • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
    • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hatton High School
Town Creek, AL
05.1993

Skills

  • Teacher Assistance
  • Collaboration with teachers
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Student Supervision
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Special needs
  • Visual Schedules
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Lawrence County Board of Education
10.2023 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Lawrence County Board of Education
02.2010 - 10.2023

Elementary School Tutor

Lawrence County Board of Education
08.2009 - 05.2010

Lead Scan Coordinator

Food Fair Supermarket
03.2002 - 02.2004

Miscellaneous Merchandise Manager

Food Fair Supermarket
09.1999 - 03.2002

Receiving Clerk

Food Fair Supermarket
09.1999 - 03.2002

Health and Beauty Manager

Food Fair Supermarket
09.1999 - 03.2002

Frozen Food and Dairy Manager

Food Fair Supermarket
10.1996 - 09.1999

Office Clerk

Food Fair Supermarket
07.1994 - 10.1996

Cashier

Food Fair Supermarket
02.1994 - 07.1994

High School Diploma -

Hatton High School

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