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Tracey Myers-Murden

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Proven professional with extensive experience in the School District of Philadelphia, adept at fostering inclusive learning environments and ensuring student safety. Demonstrates exceptional patience, vigilance, and a commitment to child safety, contributing to a significant decrease in classroom disruptions. Skilled in pedestrian safety and active listening, enhancing both educational and crosswalk security. Experienced School Crossing Guard with extensive knowledge of traffic direction. Successful at working for many years without a safety accident and committed to a thorough and close observation of school grounds. Great understanding of traffic and safety laws. Observant School Crossing Guard with 15 years of experience and 15 years without an accident. Dedicated to comprehensive crosswalk safety and close monitoring of school grounds. Knowledgeable about traffic and safety laws. Community-oriented Crossing Guard with expertise building great relationships and talent for teaching youngsters how to safely cross busy streets. Works in all kinds of conditions and stands for long periods. Observant Crossing Guard bringing a 15-year background escorting people at designated crossing locations. Stern yet friendly individual with outstanding social perceptiveness and strong eyesight. Level-headed worker with expertise in hand signals and other successful methods for directing traffic at busy intersections. Decisive in stopping vehicles and clear in communicating with others. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

School Crossing Guard

City Of Philadelphia Streets Department
03.2009 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected situations or conflicts arising during daily duties effectively.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing weather conditions, adjusting guarding strategies accordingly to maintain optimal student protection at all times.
  • Maintained a safe environment for students with consistent enforcement of school zone speed limits and traffic rules.
  • Monitored pedestrian activity around accident sites or detours near the school facility, ensuring safe passage for all students.
  • Improved overall crossing efficiency by effectively communicating with students, parents, and drivers.
  • Assisted special needs students in navigating crosswalks, providing additional support as needed for their safety and mobility requirements.
  • Reported on-campus vehicle infractions to school administration.
  • Ensured student safety by diligently monitoring crosswalks and traffic during arrival and dismissal times.
  • Contacted school principals to report children not adhering to safe crossing protocols or refusing to follow directions.
  • Used signs, hand signals and flags to control car and foot traffic conditions.
  • Instructed children to safely cross streets using crosswalk and watching traffic lights.
  • Withstood adverse environmental conditions.

Classroom Assistant

School District of Philadelphia
09.1996 - 02.2006

Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.

  • Assisted teachers in managing class behavior, resulting in a more focused learning environment.
  • Aided students individually or in small groups, reinforcing material taught by the teacher.
  • Organized and maintained instructional materials, contributing to a well-structured learning space.
  • Collated and stapled packets of worksheets and other materials.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Promoted a safe and nurturing atmosphere within the classroom, fostering emotional well-being among students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for students who needed additional support or challenge.
  • Provided feedback on student performance, helping teachers identify areas for improvement.
  • Supported students with special needs, ensuring their full participation in classroom activities.
  • Counted children when lined up for various activities.
  • Offered support during standardized testing periods by proctoring exams or assisting with test preparation activities for students who needed extra guidance.
  • Coordinated with parents and teachers to address individual student needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Contributed to significant decrease in classroom disruptions by establishing clear behavioral guidelines.
  • Assisted in creating welcoming classroom environment, which fostered sense of community among students.
  • Facilitated safe and inclusive classroom setting, where all students felt valued and able to contribute.
  • Encouraged positive student behavior by implementing reward system.
  • Facilitated small group discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.
  • Supported development of individual education plans for students needing extra assistance.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students on assignments to improve academic performance.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
  • Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.

Office Assistant

School District of Philadelphia
09.1997 - 06.1999
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Overbrook High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.1986

Skills

  • Patience and Tolerance
  • Pedestrian safety
  • Vigilance and Alertness
  • Local Area Knowledge
  • Crossing Guard Equipment
  • Dependability
  • Child Safety
  • Unsafe condition remediation
  • Reliability
  • Active Listening
  • Professionalism

Timeline

School Crossing Guard

City Of Philadelphia Streets Department
03.2009 - Current

Office Assistant

School District of Philadelphia
09.1997 - 06.1999

Classroom Assistant

School District of Philadelphia
09.1996 - 02.2006

High School Diploma -

Overbrook High School
Tracey Myers-Murden