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Shantane Gordon

Stratford,CT

Summary

Experienced Teaching Assistant with 8+ years experience as well as 3+ years of Behavior Technician experience. Possesses great communication and problem-solving skills as employed in a school setting with students that display behavior challenges. Has implemented strategies, with a passion for helping students achieve educational goals and improve on life and social skills. Has obtained Teaching Assistant, Autism, School Bullying and Behavior Technician certifications.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scheduling Coordinator & Appointment Setter

National Paralegal & Notary
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assigned notaries to clients within a 110 mile radius
  • Assisted notaries with confirmation regarding appointments
  • Communicated with law firm representatives as well as request assistance for client and notary in signing debt settlement issues
  • Completed appropriate system entries as well as paperwork and documents according to the company's procedures with a high level of client and notary satisfaction

Behavior Technician

Lordship Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided 1:1 services for special needs student
  • Assisted with behavior management within the classroom and throughout the school building
  • Presented strategies for problem-solving when necessary

Prime Now Shopper

Amazon I
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Shopped for consumers with online grocery requests

Paraprofessional Educator

Delta T Group
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted students K-2 class with reading, literacy, and mathematics
  • Provided 1:1 assistance for students that required extra support in the classroom
  • Provided SRBI assistance for students at the brink of entering special education or facing retention
  • Performed clerical duties and manipulated documents when necessary

Teaching Assistant, Special Education

Tiegerman Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Mentored small group of students during each class
  • Assisted with lessons that teachers taught as well as assigned
  • Prepared reports as incidents among students occurred
  • Performed behavior evaluations when necessary

Wheelchair Agent

JFK International Airport
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Escorted passengers requiring wheelchair assistance from departing or arriving flights
  • Required to enter passenger's flight information into a tablet for retrieval of flight status

Childcare Provider

Gordon Family Daycare
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provided childcare for children 6 months-12 years of age
  • Assisted children with educational needs, both full time and part time
  • Guided youth while expanding their minds by assisting them with phonics and mathematics
  • Assisted with homework as well as school projects

Sales Associate

Bed, Bath Etc
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Assisted customers with product selection
  • Answered questions regarding products as well as promoted merchandise value and best features
  • Maintained and organized presentation of selling floor
  • Emptied out cash registers at end of workday and calculated funds
  • Provided outstanding customer service while meeting company selling standards.

Sales Associate

Macy's
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Assisted customers with desired items
  • Used computer and cash register to process merchandise transactions as well as place orders for home deliveries
  • At the closing of each shift registers were calculated and emptied
  • Maintained an organized appearance of selling floor while meeting company's presentation guidelines
  • Processed merchandise for return to vendors as well as transfers to other locations.

Sales Associate

Mrs. Fields Bakery
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Prepared and packaged baked goods
  • Stocked products and performed inventory control
  • Received telephone orders and processed requests
  • Informed customers about new products

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire, OH (Remote)
09.2022

Psychology

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ (Remote)
01.2013

High School Diploma -

John Adams High School
South Ozone Park, NY
01.2000

Skills

Clear Verbal Communication

Effective Time Management Skills

Proven skills in conflict resolution

Able to adapt seamlessly to change

Self- motivated and goal oriented

Software Skills: Microsoft Office and PowerPoint

Types 60-70 words per minute

Outgoing personality with strong telephone skills

Passion for taking care of students or clients by identifying their needs and ensuring their inquiries are met in a timely and efficient manner

Capable of listening closely to customers evaluating situations and determining the best course of action

Certification

Teaching Assistant Certification, 10/2015

Assessments

  • Medical receptionist skills, Proficient, 05/2023, https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/cc203b128fe3581cb62ddc0a1605a330eed53dc074545cb7
  • Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 05/2023, https://share.indeedassessments.com/attempts/b7557f5ce557ba6190e35209b41892a8eed53dc074545cb7

Timeline

Scheduling Coordinator & Appointment Setter

National Paralegal & Notary
06.2023 - 02.2024

Behavior Technician

Lordship Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023

Paraprofessional Educator

Delta T Group
11.2020 - 06.2021

Prime Now Shopper

Amazon I
10.2019 - 03.2022

Teaching Assistant, Special Education

Tiegerman Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2019

Wheelchair Agent

JFK International Airport
01.2014 - 01.2015

Childcare Provider

Gordon Family Daycare
01.2012 - 01.2014

Sales Associate

Bed, Bath Etc
01.2009 - 01.2012

Sales Associate

Macy's
01.2007 - 01.2008

Sales Associate

Mrs. Fields Bakery
01.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Psychology

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

John Adams High School
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