Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
I completed required WorkKeys on November 30,2005.
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Sandra Giddings

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable professional with a positive attitude and strong teamwork skills, previously at Buchanan Community Schools. Proven ability to foster a supportive learning environment, utilizing effective behavior management techniques. Quick learner with experience in sign language, dedicated to enhancing student outcomes through personalized support and collaboration.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Homemaker

Work At Home
03.2020 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Paraprofessional

Buchanan Community Schools
10.2005 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Education

General Ed

Crestwood Highschool
Dunwoody, GA
06-1985

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Sign language
  • Some Braille

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Certification

  • Work keys completed November 30,2005
  • Sign language
  • Braille
  • Can adapt quickly to the students needs
  • Quick thinker in time of crisis

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Homemaker

Work At Home
03.2020 - Current

Paraprofessional

Buchanan Community Schools
10.2005 - 03.2020

General Ed

Crestwood Highschool

I completed required WorkKeys on November 30,2005.

I will attach my Certificate of completed work keys