Thomas Sorensen
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in education seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional position. Skilled in leading engaging activities that promote learning and development. Accomplished in fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Assistant
West Hollywood Elementary LAUSD
West Hollywood, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Provide classroom support and maintain a safe and fun learning environment.
- Facilitate small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities and age levels.
- Support teachers and students by preparing materials, bulletin boards, and organizing.
- Supervise students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
Market Research Interviewer
Universal Studios Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 07.2022
- 3 months working in Human Resources Assistant Job Placement Program 2021.
- Collaborated with team to collect and record clean data and deliver daily quota of surveys.
- Built relationships and engaged with guests from all over the world by being approachable and friendly.
- Employee of The Month August 2019.
Intake Specialist
Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted attorneys during intake phase by filing evictions with serious scrutiny and confidentiality.
- Examined and classified documents to facilitate attorney case reviewing. Type 65 wpm.
- Achieved high-volume data entry with impeccable accuracy amidst inflexible deadlines.
Child Care Facilitator
Ikea
Los Angeles, CA
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Delivered Safe and Efficient Child Care Services to playroom of 30 children ages 3 to 10.
- Collaborated with coworkers to redirect and influence children to safe positive behaviors.
- Generated an atmosphere for children to feel accepted and engage in fun and active play sessions.
Customer Satisfaction Professional
Cinemark Theatres
Los Angeles, CA
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately in fast paced setting. Cleaned facilities and food prep.
- Increased productivity through streamlining the ticket purchasing process, resolving noted issues.
- Consulted managers and helped formulate, develop, and implement better break schedules.
Education
Master of Arts - Television, Film, And New Media Studies
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles05-2024
Double Certificates - Feature Writing And TV Fellowship Prep
UCLA Extension Writers Program
Los Angeles05.2019
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Film, Video, New Media
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2014
Skills
- Superb leadership, speaking, and communication
- Critical and creative thinking and writing
- Interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Team oriented planning and multitasking
- Patience and adaptability and child care
- Previously CPR certified
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
West Hollywood Elementary LAUSD
08.2022 - Current
Market Research Interviewer
Universal Studios Hollywood
05.2019 - 07.2022
Intake Specialist
Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
09.2017 - 01.2019
Child Care Facilitator
Ikea
06.2016 - 09.2017
Customer Satisfaction Professional
Cinemark Theatres
10.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Television, Film, And New Media Studies
California State University Los Angeles
Double Certificates - Feature Writing And TV Fellowship Prep
UCLA Extension Writers Program
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Film, Video, New Media
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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