Sydney Deel
Cleveland,OK
Summary
Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Small World Daycare
Ochelata, OK
08.2024 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and managed classroom effectively, resulting in a well-disciplined learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, leading to improved teaching strategies across the daycare center.
Paraprofessional
Caney Valley Public Schools
Ochelata, OK
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
Office Operations
Ascension St. John Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed smooth processing of patient paperwork to support office productivity.
- Answered, responded to, and transferred over daily phone calls on multi-line phone system.
- Liaised between patients and providers and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Managed fourteen calendars to strategically coordinate meetings, appointments and events.
Executive Assistant
Osage County Clerk
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Provide administrative support to the County Clerk as well as the Commissioners.
- Record minutes of all County Board meetings, weekly and monthly.
- Reconcile monthly with the Treasurer.
- Apportion funds to all County Departments.
- Oversee the Highway money reconciliation, appropriation, and distribution of funds monthly.
- Create a soft copy of the County budget to be approved by the Budget Maker.
- Calculate department shares of property insurance.
- Perform bookkeeping duties daily.
- Assist Land Records in recording and maintaining documents.
- Created multiple Excel Sheets to create efficiency in the office.
- Assisted in acquiring $1.8million in CARES Funding for the County during the pandemic.
- Worked through the pandemic and implemented safety procedures for the County.
Assistant Advisor
St. John Financial Group
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed office manager duties.
- Wrote and updated home and auto policies.
- Performed tax preparation.
- Acquired Property & Casualty license within required 90 days of employment.
- Assisted in the setup of several businesses in QuickBooks.
Administrative Assistant
Jackson County Clerk
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported operations among all department’s in the Clerk’s office including land records, payroll, and elections.
- Recorded and preserved documents, reconciled daily bank deposits and monthly bank statements in land records.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, performed bi-monthly payroll for 200+ employees, insurance compliance, and workman’s compensation.
- Assisted in the operation of all elections by ensuring all precincts were compliant with law and regulations.
- Trained staff and wrote instruction manuals for new software systems.
- Updated filing system to promote efficiency.
Administrative Assistant
Matheny & Company AC
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided administrative and business support to the CEO of Matheny & Company.
- Maintained calendars for the entire firm – plan and schedule meetings.
- Performed bookkeeping and payroll for four large businesses.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Supervised the relocation of the firm and managed the arrangement of all offices and filing room to promote efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ravenswood High School
Ravenswood, WV05.2013
Skills
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Professional and Courteous
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Highly Efficient and Productive
- IEP Compliance
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Documentation
- Clerical Support
- Special Education Support
- CPR and First Aid
Certification
- Tier 1 Paraprofessional
- Childhood Development Associate (CDA)
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Small World Daycare
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Caney Valley Public Schools
01.2023 - 07.2024
Office Operations
Ascension St. John Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2022
Executive Assistant
Osage County Clerk
03.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Advisor
St. John Financial Group
11.2019 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant
Jackson County Clerk
07.2017 - 10.2019
Administrative Assistant
Matheny & Company AC
07.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Ravenswood High School