Valerie Carlson
37649 6th Ave. Gobles,MI
Summary
Motivated educational professional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report-creation leadership expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with several years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to each student's physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Gobles Public Schools
Gobles, MI
11.2015 - 06.2024
- Assisted in implementing academic, sensory-motor, and behavioral strategies as assigned by the classroom teacher or other school administrators.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Facilitated communication between leadership, educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress and growth.
- Provided guidance to students via 1:1 or small group instruction, inside and outside the classroom.
- Provide high levels of praise and encouragement.
- Interacted with special needs students and communicated with teachers/administration regarding students.
- Earned the Educational Hero Award in 2022.
Member Service Representative
Educational Community Credit Union
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2006 - 01.2011
- Performed cash-handling duties such as payments, transfers, large deposits, and withdrawals for members' accounts.
- Provided support to members regarding account inquiries, processing transactions, and resolving issues.
- Monitored compliance with organizational security protocols when interacting with members.
- Earned an average customer satisfaction score of 97% or greater, year after year.
- Call Center Experience- most requested back up agent.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business of Management , Psychology Minor
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05-1999
Associate of Applied Science - Concentration in Business
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI05-1996
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Educational assistance
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior Management, Coping Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Experience working with the BRIDGE team from the Van Buren ISD
- Assisted in behavioral plans
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Gobles Public Schools
11.2015 - 06.2024
Member Service Representative
Educational Community Credit Union
11.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business of Management , Psychology Minor
Northern Michigan University
Associate of Applied Science - Concentration in Business
North Central Michigan College
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