Paula Powers
Sachse
Summary
Dynamic instructional aide with a proven track record at Garland Independent School District, excelling in relationship building and classroom support. Adept at fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student engagement through effective communication and organization. Recognized for adaptability and emotional intelligence, ensuring student success and safety in diverse educational settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide
Garland Independent School District
Garland
02.2019 - Current
- Created a positive learning environment for students.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Supervised recess periods or lunchroom activities.
- Attended staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Helped prepare instructional materials, such as charts, graphs, and visual aids.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Garland ISD
Garland
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to support student success.
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Helped maintain records of attendance, grades, discipline.
- Adapted communication style to effectively reach students of varied ages and learning abilities.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways.
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with specific subjects or concepts.
- Monitored classroom to maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
- Organized and distributed classroom materials to students.
- Identified potential issues within the classroom setting based on observations.
- Helped head teacher by restocking missing or low supplies in classroom.
- Documented student behavior and academic progress, reporting observations to the classroom teacher.
- Supervised students during non-classroom times, including lunch and recess, to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted with clerical tasks such as filing paperwork and copying documents.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting teaching methods and instructional materials.
Tax Clerk
Garland ISD
Garland
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Reviewed client accounts to ensure accuracy of calculations and compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork related to taxation matters.
- Provided guidance on various tax-related topics such as deductions, credits and exemptions.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Drafted correspondence related to taxation matters for both internal use and external customers.
- Processed payments from taxpayers and filed invoices accordingly.
- Generated reports detailing changes in taxpayer accounts over a specified period of time.
- Identified discrepancies in financial information provided by clients and took corrective action when necessary.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding taxation policies and procedures.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Garland High School
Garland, TX05-1984
Some College (No Degree) -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSkills
- Instructional support
- Behavior monitoring
- Material preparation
- Record keeping
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Data organization
- Conflict resolution
- Collaboration skills
- Team support
- Safety supervision
- Team building
- Emotional intelligence
- Administrative and clerical support
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Student supervision
- Organization and prioritization
- Clerical support
- Classroom support
- Microsoft office
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Self motivation
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Garland Independent School District
02.2019 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
Garland ISD
01.2017 - 01.2019
Tax Clerk
Garland ISD
07.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
South Garland High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Stephen F. Austin State University
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