Tierra Buford
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in educational and administrative roles, notably with Milwaukee Public Schools. Excelled in creating engaging lesson plans and providing exceptional clerical support, demonstrating a blend of strong documentation skills and empathetic social support. Achieved significant improvements in program efficiency and student engagement, leveraging expertise in IEP compliance and event coordination. I demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. I am highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cheerleading Coach
Milwaukee Public Schools Recreation Department
08.2023 - Current
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Managed activities of team mascot, coordinating travel and keeping equipment ready for all performances.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
- Checked squad member uniform, attitude and form before all events.
- Collaborated with boosters to coordinate pep rallies and other events.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
Paraprofessional
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
11.2022 - Current
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Daycare Secretary
Marvalous Family Childcare
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Administrative Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Greeted visitors with professionalism and enthusiasm to provide support and direct guests to appropriate department.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Conducted ongoing reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 5 employees.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Camp Counselor
TCM Development
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new recreation staff.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
Core Area Program Specialist
Boys And Girls of Greater Milwaukee
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Created safe, multicultural environment welcoming to all individuals and groups.
- Answered and made calls, scheduled appointments and maintained records and files.
- Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics, and arts, and crafts.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
Youth Worker
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Division High School
1011 W Center Street05-2019
Skills
- Documentation
- Clerical Support
- Social support
- IEP compliance
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Event Coordination
- Administrative assistance
- Recreational Activities
- Camp schedule management
- Facility Maintenance
- Team motivation
- Injury Prevention
- Fundraising strategies
- Social Media Promotion
- Safety awareness
- Strength training
- Physically Fit
- Trip oversight
- Pep rally planning
- Endurance training
- Alumni relationship development
- Alumni relations
- Cooking skills
- Cooking support
- Basic cooking procedures
Timeline
Daycare Secretary
Marvalous Family Childcare
06.2024 - 09.2024
Head Cheerleading Coach
Milwaukee Public Schools Recreation Department
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
11.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
TCM Development
08.2022 - 09.2022
Administrative Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
09.2021 - 08.2023
Core Area Program Specialist
Boys And Girls of Greater Milwaukee
10.2019 - 10.2020
Youth Worker
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
08.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
North Division High School
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