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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Raven Pinkney

Prince Frederick,MD

Summary

Positive educator with a high degree of enthusiasm, energy and interest for my work. Skilled in developing and presenting creative and interactive activities that support the individual needs of special education students. Possesses effective communication skills, reliable, and team-oriented. Well-rounded professional possessing excellent clerical and team support abilities. Punctual professional committed to satisfying customer needs and meeting office demands. Organized professional with a background in office administration. Known for high productivity levels and the ability to efficiently complete tasks, ensuring smooth operations. Skilled in data entry and file management, with strong capabilities in multitasking and prioritizing workloads.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Assistant

Charles County Public Schools
La Plata, MD
12.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
  • Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
  • Assisted in developing Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.

Teacher Assistant

Fairfax County Public School
Springfield, VA
09.2016 - 11.2024
  • Performs a variety of paraprofessional curricular, instructional, clerical, and support tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in a general or special education classroom or learning environment; assists with the daily management of the students and classroom
  • Planned and instructed simulated work tasks for Work Awareness and Transition course
  • Assisted in creating and monitoring IEPs, behavior intervention plans
  • Instruct differentiated lessons based on students IEP goals, behavioral challenges, instructional programs and modified general education curriculum
  • Routinely monitor student progress by recording and interpreting student data
  • Travel to worksites with students and act as liaison between worksite personnel and school as well as coach students through the work tasks
  • Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
  • Supported teachers in implementing new instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.

Inclusion Staff

MNCPPC
Mitchellville, MD
05.2014 - 07.2019
  • Provides assistance to individuals with moderate/severe disabilities to be included in recreational programs with their non-disabled peers
  • Maintains documentation and implements behavior plans as needed
  • Actively participates in all program activities, assists with the adaptation of activities and helps to facilitate social interactions
  • Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.
  • Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.

Food Service Assistant Support

PGCPS
Upper Marlboro, MD
08.2012 - 09.2016
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of main dishes, vegetables, salads, based items, sandwiches and other foods and beverages served in the cafeteria; operates stoves, ovens, steam kettles, dishwasher, slicer, mixer and other kitchen equipment
  • Sets up hot and cold food counters for serving; properly stocks counters and carts with food, plates, utensils and condiments; serves food and beverages to students and faculty
  • May act as cashier and collect money, maintain accurate accounts of cash received and lunches served, and prepare daily snack bar sales reports
  • Washes dishes, pots, pans, and other utensils; cleans kitchen equipment, work areas and dining room tables
  • Assists in receiving and unpacking supplies and placing them on shelves or in the freezer
  • Complies with provisions of Policy and Procedures Manual
  • May assist transporters to load food into vehicles for satellite school(s); and perform related duties as assigned

Instock Team Member

Target
Forestville, MD
06.2009 - 09.2011
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to maintain inventory.
  • Ensured merchandise was correctly priced and displayed in accordance with company standards.
  • Operated forklift to move large amounts of product from backroom to sales floor.
  • Checked expiration dates on products to remove expired goods from store shelves.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Processed payments using cash registers or point-of-sale systems in accordance with company policies.
  • Verified quantity and quality of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
  • Organized backroom for efficient retrieval of out-of-stock items when restocking shelves.
  • Unloaded trucks, checked in merchandise, stocked shelves and rotated stock as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Largo High School
Upper Marlboro, MD
05-2008

Skills

  • Student inclusion
  • Faculty support
  • Safety and incident management
  • Classroom inclusion
  • Classroom support
  • Preparing instructional materials
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Small group instruction
  • Teacher support
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Clerical support

Certification

  • Paraprofessional Certification

Accomplishments

  • Leadership Award
  • Department MVP Award
  • Teamwork Award
  • Exceptional Educator Award

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Charles County Public Schools
12.2024 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Fairfax County Public School
09.2016 - 11.2024

Inclusion Staff

MNCPPC
05.2014 - 07.2019

Food Service Assistant Support

PGCPS
08.2012 - 09.2016

Instock Team Member

Target
06.2009 - 09.2011

High School Diploma -

Largo High School

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