Ruth Burgess

I started this job in 2004 as a Substitute and went full time in 2014. As a 1:2 Teacher's Aide , I worked with kids with Autism & other disabilities . I would get the students on and off the bus & help with securing the wheelchairs on the bus and sometimes riding the bus .I would also do hand over hand work with the students , assist in changing the students diapers or attends with the use of a hoyer lift , I would also assist in changing soiled clothes . I had to help with the feeding of the students , suctioning one of the students mouth & nose when needed , wiping drool and noses as needed . I would assist in getting the students to their specials like Art , Music , Gym & Library . I would assist in putting on the students leg braces so they could stand in their standers . I would also assist in getting them out of their wheelchairs for floor time , riftin chairs , butterfly chair and more.

I would assist the teacher with anything she needed done such as copies , preparation of educational materials and activities .

• Aided students with special needs, providing individualized support and helping them reach their full potential.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
• Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
• Supported students with diverse learning needs through individualized attention and encouragement.
• Implemented classroom activities that reinforced lesson plans and engaged students actively.
• Assisted lead teacher in classroom management and preparation of educational materials.
• Only left this job because I was moving to Florida

• Streamlined cash handling processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in daily transactions.
• Trained new associates on cash office procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
• Monitored cash flow activities, identifying irregularities and mitigating potential losses.
• Balanced safe, prepared tills, and prepared register bags for next sales date.
• Prepared bank deposits, ensuring proper accounting practices were followed for secure fund transfers.
• Managed daily flow of cash transactions to provide sufficient cash supply to meet customer needs.
• Monitored and maintained adequate levels of currency and coins, reducing downtime due to insufficient funds.
• Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating excellent teamwork skills and maintaining open communication with colleagues.
• Sorted and counted coin and currency to make change for associates.
• Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
• Left this job to be a stay at home mom & the store went out of business

In this position I opened and closed the store , prepared the daily register bags , counted the tills , did deposits , entered deposits and sales into the computer system , delivered deposits to the bank , made and called in change orders to the bank. I also helped with remodel of the store or departments , helped get ready for inventory , did refunds , voids and helped on the register when needed .

• Supervised daily operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
• Trained and mentored team members, fostering skill development and collaboration.
• Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow and reducing downtime.
• Monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
• Only left this job because I was moving to NY & company was going out of business