PAMELA SHORES
Austin
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record of engaging clients through a positive and enthusiastic approach. Adept at collaborating within teams to foster innovative ideas that drive collective success. Committed to delivering exceptional results while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and team cohesion. Passionate about leveraging creativity and teamwork to exceed expectations and achieve shared objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Austin Achieve Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Contributed to a safe school environment by supervising students during transitions, lunch periods, and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational activities, increasing student motivation and participation during lessons.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Aided students in developing self-advocacy skills, empowering them to take ownership of their learning experiences.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Life Enrichment Coordinator
The Village at The Triangle
06.2021 - Current
- Facilitating a wide range of recreation programs in Assisted Living and Memory Care full time
- Using APIED process to create effective interventions
- Designed and distributed weekly and monthly program calendars
- Arranges and prepares program areas for contracted staff
- Engaging residents and their families
- Continuing education in Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Documenting observations and communicating with Life Enrichment team
Life Enrichment Assistant
The Village at The Triangle
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Part time weekend Assistant
- Worked with Life Enrichment Coordinator to design appropriate programs for Memory Care
- Independently implemented programs created by Life Enrichment Coordinator
Customer Service Cashier
Central Market
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Restocked, arranged, and organized merchandise in food cases to drive product sales
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers
- Consistently met up sell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches
- Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area
Education
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2020
Skills
- Social skills development
- Patience and empathy
- Motor skills development
- Special education strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- IEP implementation
- Innovative thinking
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Austin Achieve Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Life Enrichment Coordinator
The Village at The Triangle
06.2021 - Current
Life Enrichment Assistant
The Village at The Triangle
06.2019 - 06.2021
Customer Service Cashier
Central Market
11.2015 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Austin Community College
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