Tasika Winkles

• Maintained cleanliness by regularly emptying trash cans.
• Maintained clean and comfortable environments in school buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and running mop machine.
• Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
• Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
• Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
• Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
• Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
• Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
• Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
• Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
• Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
• Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
• Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
• Supported event setup and tear-down,
• Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
• Coordinated with maintenance team to address and resolve facility issues promptly.
• Enhanced team productivity by leading training sessions on new equipment and cleaning techniques.
• Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.

• Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
• Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
• Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets and made bank deposits.
• Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
• Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
• Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
• Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.

• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
• Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
• Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
• Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
• Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
• Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
• Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.

Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.

First two years worked as a Title 1 parapro for small group reading and math for 2nd and 3rd grade.

Parapro for Pre-K Exceptional Ed

After-school program , homework time, snack and play