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Raelynn Watson

Magnolia,Arkansas

Summary

Highly seasoned and empathetic Social and Human service with an excellent work ethic and customer service record. Adept in providing social service support to variety of diverse populations in terms of age and race. Strong background in building relationships with service groups and organizations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional Aide

Walker Pre-Kindergarten Center
Magnolia, Arkansas
09.2021 - Current
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
  • Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Met with parents to discuss educational outcomes and behaviors while observing and promoting sensitivity to child's condition and needs.

Work at Home Call Center Representative

Infocision Managment
Akron, OH
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.
  • Utilized job-related software to prepare change of address records and issue service discontinuance orders.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
  • Analyzed data collected during each call in order to identify trends in customer feedback.
  • Resolved customer inquiries, questions and concerns to consistently offer quality service and meet performance benchmarks.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions for future reference.
  • Provided top quality control and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Processed orders, forms, applications, and requests accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified opportunities to upsell additional products or services when appropriate.
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Utilized knowledge base to answer inquiries from customers quickly and effectively.
  • Excelled in exceeding daily credit card application goals.
  • Performed follow-up calls as necessary to ensure satisfactory resolution of customer inquiries.
  • Updated customer accounts, addresses and contact information within call management databases.
  • Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or product information to aid in decision-making.

Direct Support Professional

Independent Case Management
Little Rock, AR
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Providing quality care, direction, guidance, and help to customers with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, planning menus, dressing, grooming, taking medication and/or administering treatments, and housework.
  • Help customers make and keep appointments, provide or arrange transportation to run errands, and serve as a companion.
  • Help the customer achieve agreed-upon goals to improve quality of life and integration into the community.
  • Provide written daily updates of each shift's activities using an online platform.
  • Observe the customer’s condition, and monitor the surroundings to ensure customer safety and success. This includes monitoring of equipment and materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator

Office Recruiters/AFMC
Little Rock , Arkansas
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Completed data entry to facilitate case interview and elicited close contacts into designated system immediately after obtaining.
  • Followed set protocol for contacting assigned newly diagnosed COVID-19 case patients and documented contact attempts and timeframes.
  • Explained importance of contact tracing to prevent disease transmission and keep communities healthy.
  • Leveraged scripted template to guide interview process, ask required questions and conduct interactions with professionalism and empathy.
  • Furnished case patients with contact information outlined in Arkansas protocol for local health department to support contact tracing.
  • Maintained contact with Case Investigation and assigned Arkansas officials to receive assignments and meet health department needs.
  • Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes.
  • Received processed and tracked patient documentation with speed and accuracy.
  • Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Contact Tracer

Office Recruiters/AFMC
Little Rock , Arkansas
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Completed data entry to facilitate case interview and elicited close contacts into designated system immediately after obtaining.
  • Followed set protocol for contacting assigned newly diagnosed COVID-19 case patients and documented contact attempts and timeframes.
  • Explained importance of contact tracing to prevent disease transmission and keep communities healthy.
  • Leveraged scripted template to guide interview process, ask required questions and conduct interactions with professionalism and empathy.
  • Furnished case patients with contact information outlined in Arkansas protocol for local health department to support contact tracing.
  • Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services.
  • Received processed and tracked patient documentation with speed and accuracy.
  • Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
  • Helped people enroll in programs, arrange transportation and coordinate paperwork.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Support Staff/House Manager

Columbia County Independent Living Inc.
MAGNOLIA, AR
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Provide compassionate and individualized assistance to our residents.
  • Assist with daily personal tasks such as dressing, oral hygiene, and bathing.
  • Ensure residents’ apartments are clean and tidy.
  • Help with dropping off, picking up, and hanging laundry.
  • Help residents with correspondence such as phone and email.
  • Monitor and report any concerning changes in residents’ behavior or condition.
  • Ensure residents are eating and drinking according to health care provider’s orders.
  • Make sure residents are taking all medications on time and in proper amounts.
  • Provide compassionate yet professional companionship and conversation.

Substitute Teacher

Magnolia School District 14
Magnolia, AR
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher.
  • Follow procedures, and achieve lesson goals.
  • Assign and explain homework.
  • Oversee students outside of the classroom, including in the hallways and cafeteria.
  • Comply with all school regulations and policies at all times.
  • Take attendance, and document daily notes.
  • Ensure that the classroom and work are kept clean and orderly.
  • Oversee the normal classroom rhythms and activities.
  • Compile a report for the teacher for when they return.

Team Assistant

South Arkansas Youth Services
10.2017 - 12.2017

• Close supervision of clients daily
• Assisted with group activities
• Provided daily guidance to clients
• Assisted in transport of clients to appointments, etc.
• Assisted with meal preparation for clients
• Assisted supervisor with shift management

Administrative Assistant

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 808
Magnolia, AR
01.2013 - 11.2015
  • Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies.

  • Providing real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and preventing conflicts.

  • Making travel arrangements, such as booking flights, cars, and making hotel and restaurant reservations.

  • Screening phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party.

  • Using computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research.

  • Greet and assist visitors.

  • Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, email, and mail.
  • Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless, positive experience.

Secretary

Marks Funeral Home Inc.
Magnolia, AR
06.2002 - 08.2002
  • Greeting
  • Death certificates, answering incoming and outgoing calls, and collecting burial payments.
  • Directed phone calls, guests, and mail to specified employees.
  • Kept the reception area clean and organized to provide visitors with a positive first impression of the company.

Education

Master of Science - Human Services

Cappella University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Human Service Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
2015

High School Diploma -

Magnolia High School
Magnolia, AR
2004

Skills

Interpersonal communication (oral and written)
Ability to understand and improve Human Relationship Patience Interact well with diverse cultures and groups Critical thinking
Empathy
Teamwork
Knowledge of community resources
Time management
Knowledge of social structure
Research and Planning
Work well under pressure
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Vista Word, Excel, P Processor, and Power Point)

  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Crisis intervention
  • Classroom management
  • Reporting requirements
  • Safety understanding
  • Toddler and preschool curricula
  • Activity oversight
  • Social integration
  • Enrichment activities
  • IEP familiarity
  • Certified Lifeguard
  • State and NCLB Approved Paraprofessional
  • Patient
  • Arts and crafts
  • Teacher assistance
  • Technology-based strategies
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Behavior modification
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Childcare management software
  • Skill building support
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Educational support

Affiliations

  • Member (2020) Alumni Association (University of Phoenix) (The National Society of Leadership And Success)

Certification

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Preschool
  • CPR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Work at Home Call Center Representative

Infocision Managment
06.2024 - 05.2025

Direct Support Professional

Independent Case Management
05.2022 - 07.2023

COVID-19 Response Frontline Case Investigator

Office Recruiters/AFMC
01.2022 - 02.2022

Paraprofessional Aide

Walker Pre-Kindergarten Center
09.2021 - Current

Contact Tracer

Office Recruiters/AFMC
08.2020 - 01.2022

Support Staff/House Manager

Columbia County Independent Living Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2020

Substitute Teacher

Magnolia School District 14
03.2018 - 03.2020

Team Assistant

South Arkansas Youth Services
10.2017 - 12.2017

Administrative Assistant

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 808
01.2013 - 11.2015

Secretary

Marks Funeral Home Inc.
06.2002 - 08.2002

Master of Science - Human Services

Cappella University

Bachelor of Science - Human Service Management

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Magnolia High School
Raelynn Watson