Selena Head
Valdosta,GA
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Lowndes Advocacy Resource Center
Valdosta, GA
07.2018 - Current
- Developed engaging and informative lesson plans that incorporated multiple learning modalities to help students grasp complex concepts.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Researched and developed innovative learning methods to optimize learning processes.
- Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects.
- Helped students improve visual publication content by using video and social media storytelling.
- Developed and deployed oral and written assessment strategies for optimal review of student abilities.
- Documented class absence and grade information in student records.
- Uploaded online lessons and tools for students to use in studies.
- Assessed each student's grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
- Maintained additional office hours each semester for students to discuss grades and ask questions.
- Located and reserved classroom space to coordinate classes.
- Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques.
- Evaluated students to uncover learning deficiencies and devise improvement plans.
- Designed and enhanced programs that elevated teaching proficiency throughout facility.
- Daily Living Skills
- Provide Community access
- Document activity via Therap system
- Attend yearly ISP and SIS meetings
- Monitor clients behavior
- Incident Reporting
- T- Log documentation
Stylist
Self Employed
Valdosta, GA
03.2001 - Current
- Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment and supplies to facilitate services .
- Cut and styled natural, artificial, colored or textured hair.
- Applied makeup to achieve desired day-to-day and special event looks.
- Provided comprehensive hair treatments such as repairing, styling or coloring for all types of hair.
- Colored, cut and installed extensions according to referenced photo and desired outcome.
- Greeted each client and asked questions to determine fashion needs.
- Evaluated client hair type, condition and desired outcome to determine ideal services.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
- Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference.
- Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
- Showcased desired product features in shoots to enhance appearance and improve consumer purchasing numbers.
- Drove retail sales through salon product and service promotion, making specific client recommendations.
- Provided cut, color and style for men, women and children.
- Kept work area clean and neat to stay productive.
- Collaborated with clients of all types to increase profile and status through effective styling.
- Kept detailed records of client payments to maintain accuracy in daily finances.
- Maintained distinct cleanliness of work and shared areas while serving customers daily.
- Recommended styles and treatments based on clients' needs and appearances.
- Maximized company profits through effective product sales and updated customer service standard to obtain return customers if needed.
- Spearheaded manual and computerized scheduling, bookkeeping and inventory management procedures.
- Maintained updated knowledge of industry products and chemical composition structure and properties.
- Evaluated client's hair and physical features to determine style and cut plans.
- Closely monitored customer satisfaction while completing requested services, resulting in 93% customer satisfaction rate.
After- School Paraprofessional
ECHOES 21st Century
Morven, GA
09.2011 - 10.2017
- Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout day.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, bathrooms, playground and lunchroom to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 5 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts and learning strategies.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Organized classroom, placing books back on shelves to keep areas well-maintained and organized.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Kept over 14 students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Kept over 40 students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Organized field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Assisted 4 children per station during small group learning periods.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Paraprofessional Educator
North Brooks Elementary School
Morven , GA
09.2008 - 10.2017
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 5 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts and effective learning strategies
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects to communicate grading.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Evaluated individual student needs, including academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, playground, bus and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Kept over 50 students safe in classroom and outside environments.
Human Services Technician2
Behavioral Health Service of South Georgia
Valdosta, GA
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Conducted assessments of family strengths, needs and barriers.
- Discussed rights and responsibilities associated with public assistance with applicants.
- Attended meetings and participated in staff development training activities.
- Visited clients at home to distribute community referral and resource information.
- Responded to average of 15 calls per day, providing assistance through active listening and effective communication skills.
- Managed recurring HR processes such as documentation needed for medical billing, documentation of medication intake, documentation of treatment progress and skills task planner.
- Provides services to MH consumers in a residential program
- Educate on Daily Living
- Links to community resources
- Supervise medication intake
- Transport individuals in the community
- Provided skills tasks planner for all individuals
- Incident Reporting
- Provide as neede crisis support
- Fire Safety
- Pharmacology
- MANDT training
- CPI Training
Security Guard
DSI Security Services
Albany , GA
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Monitored premises and recorded all activity in daily officer report for submission employee on next shift at close of shift.
- Patrolled industrial facility every hour to look for suspicious activities.
- Called police and fire departments during emergency situations, administering first aid and CPR until arrival.
- Wrote reports outlining incidents such as theft, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Responded to and thoroughly investigated all reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons.
Seasonal Glove Bag
TM Poly-film
Valdosta, GA
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Adjusted machines for speed control and wood feeds to promote production of quality products.
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays.
- Inspected stock to identify imperfections, assign grades and determine issues with production.
- Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training and development coaching.
- Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling more effective issue resolution.
- Counted, sorted and stacked finished pieces for easy access.
- Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Glue MAchine Operator
Production Worker
Micro-Craft, Inc.
Quitman, GA
10.2004 - 06.2007
- Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors.
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
- Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
- Checked daily project specifications to weigh and mix ingredients.
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards.
- Recorded production data in daily logs.
- Organized all project components on work tables according to work flow.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Helped machine operators set up and tend equipment to complete runs.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
- Monitored processes to avoid overloading and keep machinery functioning properly.
- Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment.
Stylist, Sales and Consultant
Moody Air Force Base
Valdosta, GA
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Evaluated client hair type, condition and desired outcome to determine ideal services.
- Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment and supplies to facilitate services .
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
- Colored, cut and installed extensions according to referenced photo and desired outcome.
- Provided comprehensive hair treatments such as repairing, styling or coloring for all types of hair.
- Greeted each client and asked questions to determine fashion needs.
- Cut and styled natural, artificial, colored or textured hair.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Maintained distinct cleanliness of work and shared areas while serving 8 customers daily.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
- Engaged in retail and event marketing activities at public events and in-store to promote business development.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of inventory and corresponding approaches to persuasive conversation conducive to meeting sales objectives.
- Collaborated with clients of all types to increase profile and status through effective styling.
- Treated customers to extra services such as shampooing and head massage to promote loyalty.
- Kept work area clean and neat to stay productive.
- Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference.
- Scheduled appointments for customers
- Recommended styles and treatments based on clients' needs and appearances.
- Consulted with clients to close sales, identifying decision-makers and facilitating paths to communication conducive to minimizing negotiation time.
- Answered phone calls to main retail line to engage callers and encourage in-person visits by providing valuable product and service information.
- Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
- Communicated with clients about haircare needs and suggested appropriate products to increase sales.
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Collected payment from customers and scheduled next appointments.
- Style/Cut hair(unisex)
- Cashier
- Client consultations
- Reception
- Stock Merchandise
- Inventory
Wire Machine Operator
Elec-Tec Inc.
Valdosta, GA
02.2000 - 02.2003
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
- Fastened and adjusted jigs and stops on machine tables to facilitate positioning of materials.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs.
- Read diagrams and work orders to coordinate machine schedule.
- Adjusted controls to change machine settings, reducing errors of finished products.
- Used templates and hand tools to adjust machinery including alignment of drills, dies, and cutters.
- Measured and inspected finished products for defects, and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
- Adjusted guides and holding devices, reducing errors from potential misalignment or product movement.
- Assemble parts for General Motors
- Assist in activation of equipment
- Test/ calibrate products
- Team lea when needed
- Solderer
- Shipping inspection
- Inventory
Education
Diploma/ Certificate - Cosmetology Education
Valdosta Technical College
Valdosta04.1999
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA08.2005
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Tutoring and coaching
- Classroom management
- Attendance monitoring
- Informative lectures
- Quizzes, tests and exams
- Academic instruction
- Detailed instruction
- Learning skills development
Accomplishments
- Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
- HOPE Grant Recipient for 2 years
- Best Practices New Assistant Teacher Institute
- Change Champion _ Making a Difference
- Reconstruction of Facility Award 3 years
- Hallway Decorating Award Winner 3 years
- Volunteer Your Time Award
- Paraprofessional of the Month 2 year recipient
- Teacher Assistant Certificate/Training
- Relay for Life Committee
- Parent Involvement Team 3 years recipient
Certification
- CPR certified
- CPI Training
- Mandt Training
- Fire Safety
- Pharmacology
Timeline
Instructor
Lowndes Advocacy Resource Center
07.2018 - Current
Security Guard
DSI Security Services
09.2015 - 02.2017
Human Services Technician2
Behavioral Health Service of South Georgia
08.2014 - 04.2017
After- School Paraprofessional
ECHOES 21st Century
09.2011 - 10.2017
Paraprofessional Educator
North Brooks Elementary School
09.2008 - 10.2017
Seasonal Glove Bag
TM Poly-film
05.2007 - 02.2008
Stylist, Sales and Consultant
Moody Air Force Base
05.2005 - 01.2006
Production Worker
Micro-Craft, Inc.
10.2004 - 06.2007
Stylist
Self Employed
03.2001 - Current
Wire Machine Operator
Elec-Tec Inc.
02.2000 - 02.2003
Diploma/ Certificate - Cosmetology Education
Valdosta Technical College
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College