Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteering
References
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Terri Wood

Essexville,MI

Summary

Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics and behavior management. Enthusiastic Paraprofessional with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance with direct support to teachers. Dependable, reliable and motivated.

Dedicated and inspired by providing children warm, nurturing environments. Focused on performance and flexible, with specific needs of different assignments.


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional Aide

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Assist teachers in supervising lunch and recess.
  • Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support teachers.
  • Use positive reinforcement to increase positive behaviors for students.
  • Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to students to enable positive learning.
  • Assist teachers during breaks and maintain order and structure in classroom.
  • Supervise students on field trips for safety and proper behavior.
  • Administer and score PELI assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Organize teaching materials for repeated use.
  • Assist students in literacy through Sound Partners and track individual progress.
  • Provide math support by working with two to three students in groups, as well as one on one support.
  • Modify lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Take part in regularly scheduled professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Provide support in non-classroom environments such as gym and library to help staff manage demand.
  • Help staff manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Rode bus to provide one on one aid to non verbal student.
  • Support non verbal student in cafeteria and classroom.
  • Score and provide feedback on assessments.
  • Cover office duties when short staffed.
  • Provided after school care for Emergency After Care Program (Boys And Girls Club).
  • Trained in CPI, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Verbal Intervention, and Lockout USA.

Stylist

Hot Headz Salon & Spa
09.2010 - Current
  • Follow safety guidelines to keep work areas, tools, and equipment sanitized.
  • Connect and engage with clients to understand personal needs and preferences.
  • Educate clients about products for healthy hair based needs and preferences.
  • Acknowledge, interact, and build relationships with clients to encourage loyalty.

Office Manager

O'Donnell's Earthworks LLC
01.2019 - 10.2022
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Completed weekly payroll.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Recordkeeping through Quickbooks.
  • Ordered jobsite related materials, as well as office supplies.
  • Managed budgets, appointment scheduling and employee events.
  • Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
  • Great Lakes Safety with highest security certification.
  • During Covid pandemic assisted business owner's children with remote learning.

Childcare Provider

Alexis & James Irwin
12.2015 - 09.2022
  • Maintained balanced schedule with fun and educational activities.
  • Cared for children ages 3 months to 7 years old.
  • Worked with parents as a team to encourage individual growth of each child.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and good behaviors in children.

Stylist/Owner/Operator

Mane Street North
10.2001 - 11.2010
  • Maintained costs by efficiency and productivity.
  • Personal consultations with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Organized sales area and work stations to showcase products and boost sales.

Stylist

Headquarters Hairshop
03.1994 - 09.2001
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, making appointments and collecting payment for services.
  • Monitored current trends to better serve customer needs.
  • Worked with men, women, and children to complete services on daily basis.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers and coworkers.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Delta College
Bay City, MI

Certificate in Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Bayshire Beauty Academy
Bay City, MI
07.1993

High School Diploma -

Bay City Central High School
Bay City, MI
06.1993

Child Care Certificate - Child Care

Bay Arenac ISD Career Center
Bay City, MI
06.1992

Skills

    • Team Oriented
    • Organization and Prioritization
    • Individual Student Assistance
    • Helping Students with Special Needs
    • Coordinating with Teachers
      • Teacher Support
      • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
      • Reinforcing Learning Concepts
      • Calm and Patient Demeanor
      • Creating Safe Learning Environments

Volunteering

  • Benefit coordinator for three local families to support their needs during difficult times.
  • Volunteered for United Way at annual golf outings and as a back to school program shopper.
  • Through the years of my children's schooling I frequently volunteered my time where needed.

References

Kelley Edmonds

First Grade Teacher

Bush Elementary

(989)233-7111

edmondsk@e-hps.net


Sarah Knapp

MTSS Reading Teacher

Bush Elementary

(989)992-3360

knapps@e-hps.net


Alexis Irwin

Registered Nurse

McLaren Bay Region

(727)282-8025

Aamccurdy16@yahoo.com








Timeline

Paraprofessional Aide

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Office Manager

O'Donnell's Earthworks LLC
01.2019 - 10.2022

Childcare Provider

Alexis & James Irwin
12.2015 - 09.2022

Stylist

Hot Headz Salon & Spa
09.2010 - Current

Stylist/Owner/Operator

Mane Street North
10.2001 - 11.2010

Stylist

Headquarters Hairshop
03.1994 - 09.2001

No Degree - General Studies

Delta College

Certificate in Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Bayshire Beauty Academy

High School Diploma -

Bay City Central High School

Child Care Certificate - Child Care

Bay Arenac ISD Career Center

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