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NUCARUI HEARD

DUNCANVILLE,TX

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Dallas Isd

Substitute Teacher
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.

State Of Louisiana, Department Of Children, Family Services

SOCIAL SERVICE ANALYST
10.2019 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
  • Coordinated with local government to provide resources to clients.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.

Lincoln Parish School Board

SpEd Paraprofessional
08.2018 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.

DAVID WADE CORRETIONAL CENTER

Correctional Officer
07.2017 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.

LAW OFFICE OF RICK CANDLER

Legal Secretary Assistant
09.2016 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
  • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
  • Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
  • Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
  • Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
  • Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
  • Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
  • Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
  • Conducted research on legal cases and prepared summaries for attorneys.
  • Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.

Mortgage Contracting Services LLC

ASSEST PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
10.2015 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.

Education

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
GRAMBLING, LA

M.S from CRIMINAL JUSTICE

University Overview

B.S from CRIMINAL JUSTICE

University Overview

University Overview

Skills

  • Filing
  • Clerical Support
  • Individual Instruction
  • Quality Improvement
  • Eligibility Determinations
  • Setting Up Cases
  • Client Intakes
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Data Collection and Entry
  • Client Screening
  • Case File Management

Certification

  • CNP - Certified Notary Public

Timeline

Substitute Teacher
Dallas Isd
03.2022 - Current
SOCIAL SERVICE ANALYST
State Of Louisiana, Department Of Children, Family Services
10.2019 - 05.2021
SpEd Paraprofessional
Lincoln Parish School Board
08.2018 - 10.2019
Correctional Officer
DAVID WADE CORRETIONAL CENTER
07.2017 - 06.2018
Legal Secretary Assistant
LAW OFFICE OF RICK CANDLER
09.2016 - 11.2016
ASSEST PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
Mortgage Contracting Services LLC
10.2015 - 02.2016
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
M.S from CRIMINAL JUSTICE
B.S from CRIMINAL JUSTICE
NUCARUI HEARD