Rachel Matthews
Youngsville
Summary
To contribute to a positive and professional environment where my proficient skills can be utilized effectively and professional growth surpassed. Valued for honesty, dependability, high work standards, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a demanding work environment.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aide
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Youngsville
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented IEP accommodations to support diverse learning needs.
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to enhance student engagement and well-being.
- Implemented behavior management plans to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assist students with daily life skills and needs, such as eating, toileting, hygiene, etc.
- Assisted with transferring, positioning, and mobility needs as instructed by therapists.
- Developed strategies to promote independence among special needs students in completing assignments and activities.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
Aftercare Teacher
St Cecilia School
Broussard
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Supervised students during afterschool activities and ensured their safety.
- Ensured adherence to classroom order and procedures, fostering a structured learning environment.
- Plans daily activities and checks attendance.
- Participates in dismissal procedures at the end of aftercare.
- Executed additional program duties as directed, supporting overall program effectiveness.
Para-educator / Targeted Kindergarten
LPSS - Carencro Heights Elementary
Lafayette
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Targeted academic interventions to help students develop specific skills and monitored progress.
- Assisted and supported classroom teacher with lesson preparation and student engagement.
- Ensure a positive, safe and enriching learning environment for students.
- Monitored student attendance daily to ensure accurate records.
- Prepare materials for upcoming lesson plan for classroom teacher.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff to support student engagement.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Para-educator
LPSS -Truman Early Childhood Education Center
Lafayette
08.2002 - 05.2018
- Reinforces learning concepts and demonstrates instructional material with individual students or small groups in order to help them master assignments.
- Administers assigned tests to evaluate assess student progress.
- Assists in collecting and maintaining student behavior data and implementing behavior management programs.
- Assists in arranging instructional site to promote physical, mental and social development skills.
- Maintains an inventory of classroom materials and equipment.
- Provides clerical support and compiles information for learning activities and parent communication.
- Files student work and maintains related records.
- Assists in the setup and maintenance of adaptive and technological equipment.
- Maintains attendance records and collects money from students for school-related activities.
- Attended faculty meetings and served on committees.
Customer Service Representative
Beall's Department Stores Inc.
Lafayette
08.1978 - 11.1981
- Processed invoices accurately
- Administered payroll calculations
- Reconciled and balanced daily activity and sales transactions.
- Managed incoming calls and customer requests to resolve issues and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Guided customers in store policies, returns, and exchanges with clarity and professionalism.
Education
High School Graduate -
Ovey Comeaux High School
Lafayette, LA01-1978
Skills
Team collaboration
Communication skills
Dependability
Organization and prioritization
Multitasking ability
Basic computer proficiency
References
- Babs Dees, Continuing Education - Sales & Program Developer (retired), University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Babs.dees@louisiana.edu, 337-278-6330
- Regina Pittman, Teacher (retired), Lafayette Parish School System, Reginap15@cox.net, 337-232-1828
Education And Professional Development
- High School Graduate, Ovey Comeaux High School, Lafayette, LA, 01/01/78
- ParaPro Assessment Completion
Timeline
Special Education Aide
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
Aftercare Teacher
St Cecilia School
08.2018 - 05.2022
Para-educator / Targeted Kindergarten
LPSS - Carencro Heights Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2021
Para-educator
LPSS -Truman Early Childhood Education Center
08.2002 - 05.2018
Customer Service Representative
Beall's Department Stores Inc.
08.1978 - 11.1981
High School Graduate -
Ovey Comeaux High School