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Sonia DeFede

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Skilled and fun Child Care Worker and Supervisor that is creative, outgoing, empathetic, energetic, trustworthy, funny and somewhat squishy for the best hugs!

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Department Head and Supervisor

Life Time Fitness Inc.
Fridley And Coon Rapids, MN
05.2007 - Current
  • Providing stellar customer service.
  • Providing a safe and fun environment for kids and peace of mind to parents/guardians that their children are in good hands.
  • Supervising a staff of over 30 employees and guiding them to provide an amazing experience.
  • Organizing special events such as Birthday Parties, Holiday Events, Summer Camp, Kids Academy Classes and Parents Night Out.
  • Conducted Performance Reviews for staff members and provided feedback on areas of improvement, while pointing out their accomplishments and strengths as well.
  • Office duties such as Sales, Payroll, Scheduling, Preschool Prep and Marketing
  • CPR instructor keeping our club in 98% compliance
  • Operations duties such as cleaning, maintenance and repairs.

Secondary Paraprofessional - Behavior Intervention

Coon Rapids High School
Coon Rapids, MN
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Weekly meetings, class goals and behavior issues.
  • I have developed a trusting relationship with the majority of students I met with, giving them a safe place to vent, receive advice, empathy and overall improving their behavior and grades.
  • ISS Supervision. Providing a safe space to learn and grow from our mistakes.
  • Security at times needed.

Instructional Paraprofessional

Hoover Elementary School
Coon Rapids, MN
10.2018 - 06.2022
  • K-Prep Program which provided individual tutoring help and organizing a 30 minute class and project for 25 kindergarteners.
  • Supervisory Duties in the Lunch Room and Kindergarten Recess.

Education

Office Management

St Paul Technical College
St Paul, MN

Business Administration

KRS Business And Computer
MN

CNA Certification -

Anoka Hennepin Technical College
Anoka, MN

Skills

  • Ongoing Education at Life Time Fitness on Management, Safety, Child Development and Kids Academy Class Training
  • CPR Certified - Child, Infant and Adult
  • Work in Accounting at Bremer Bank for 5 years (1998-2002)
  • Secretarial, Receptionist and Accounting experience
  • Mom of 2 amazing, grown sons and a 13yr old daughter in the midst of middle school angst

Timeline

Secondary Paraprofessional - Behavior Intervention

Coon Rapids High School
08.2022 - 06.2024

Instructional Paraprofessional

Hoover Elementary School
10.2018 - 06.2022

Assistant Department Head and Supervisor

Life Time Fitness Inc.
05.2007 - Current

Office Management

St Paul Technical College

Business Administration

KRS Business And Computer

CNA Certification -

Anoka Hennepin Technical College
Sonia DeFede