Sydnie Russo
Pomona,CA
Summary
Positive, upbeat, and patient, with ability to foster supportive learning environment. Understanding of educational techniques paired with skills in communication. Skills in quick paced retail environment, including customer service and cash handling. Adaptable and quick to learn, focused on applying strong multitasking and problem solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator - Expanded Learning
Apple Valley School District
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Substitute paraprofessional, teachers assistant, and special need student guidance
- Ensure students' behavior to follow academic expectations
- Assisting educators in all areas of the classroom including lesson planning, grading, and responsible the safety of all students
- Tutor for students in afterschool programs finding difficulty in their studies
Telescope Operator
Luz Observatory
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Proper telescope startup and shutdown ensuring the quality and condition of telescope
- Operator at school district STEM nights, sharing knowledge about the mechanics and programming of telescope
- Presenting astronomy related presentations
- Qualified level 3 operator, level 2, and level 1, with certificates of completion
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Training manager to newly hired staff
- Social media and publicity manager to ensure updated sales information to guests
- Regular cashier and sales representative
- Cross trained in all areas of store including restaurant area, receiving bay, and sales floor
Education
Associate - Mathematics
Victor Valley College
05-2025
Associate of Science - Aerospace Engineering
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05-2028
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Health and safety
- Store organization
- Product recommendations
- Individual instruction
- Social development and integration
- Instructional assistance
Timeline
Paraeducator - Expanded Learning
Apple Valley School District
12.2023 - 05.2025
Telescope Operator
Luz Observatory
09.2023 - 05.2025
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
08.2021 - 09.2023
Associate - Mathematics
Victor Valley College
Associate of Science - Aerospace Engineering
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona