Randi Volk
Niles
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with experience at Niles City School District, skilled in individualized instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to support students with learning disabilities and foster emotional growth through positive reinforcement. Committed to enhancing student comprehension and creating a safe, engaging learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant/Substitute Paraprofessional
Niles City School District
09.2016 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
- Established rapport with students through consistent support and guidance, fostering positive relationships that promoted academic growth.
Substitute Administrative Assistant
Niles City School District
09.2016 - Current
- Supported office management with timely completion of administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and scheduling appointments.
- Increased efficiency within the office space through regular maintenance of equipment and troubleshooting minor technical issues when necessary.
- Supported human resources initiatives through participation in recruitment efforts including reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks; ensuring a high-quality candidate pool was maintained at all times.
- Aided in the streamlining of office processes by suggesting and implementing improvements to existing systems and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple responsibilities, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and on schedule.
- Exhibited exceptional customer service skills when greeting visitors at reception desk; quickly assessing needs while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Enhanced communication between departments by promptly distributing correspondence and directing inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Upheld confidentiality standards when handling sensitive information related to employee records or company matters.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing courteous assistance to colleagues, administrators, and visitors.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Youngstown, OH06-2000
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Homework assistance
- Behavioral support
- Peer mentoring
- Curriculum implementation
- Positive reinforcement
- Materials preparation
- Individualized instruction
- Project-based learning
- Classroom management
- Patient
- Emotional support
- Classroom support
- Skill building
- Reading and writing support
- Helping students with special needs
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Student supervision
- Classroom technology
- Educational support
- Classroom organization
- Small group and individual assistance
- Educational assistance
- Creating visual displays
- Individual student assistance
- Progress monitoring
- Individual instruction
- Teacher assistance
- Effective communication
Certification
- [Parapro Endorsment]
- Education Aide Certified
Timeline
Educational Assistant/Substitute Paraprofessional
Niles City School District
09.2016 - Current
Substitute Administrative Assistant
Niles City School District
09.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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