Nicholas Secory
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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Urbandale Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Daycare Teacher
Little Endeavors
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Retail Sales Associate
Kohl's
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Food Service Worker
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Des Moines Area Community College
Ames IASkills
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Teacher Assistance
- Social and Group Settings
- Instructional Support
- Staff Meetings
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Urbandale Schools
08.2021 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Kohl's
08.2019 - 03.2020
Daycare Teacher
Little Endeavors
02.2017 - 07.2021
Food Service Worker
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
08.2016 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Des Moines Area Community College
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