Vanessa Hight
Breckenridge,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in education, administrative support, data entry, and customer service. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, effectively manages confidential information, and meets deadlines. Excels in both independent and collaborative environments, quickly acquires new skills, and consistently delivers quality service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aide
Breckenridge Independent School District
Breckenridge, TX
07.2024 - 04.2026
- Provide daily support and assistance to students with special needs in a structured educational environment
- Developed positive relationships with students and provided consistent emotional and behavioral support.
- Created a structured, safe, welcoming classroom environment that fostered student engagement.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to meet individual student needs.
- Encouraged students to develop independence, confidence, communication, and social skills through targeted activities.
- Provided patient guidance and redirection to support students during challenging situations, and promoting emotional resilience.
- Demonstrated compassion, patience, flexibility, and understanding when working with children with different abilities and... needs.
- Supported students’ growth and development while helping them feel valued, included, and successful.
Transition Clerk
MTC
Breckenridge, TX
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Coordinated paperwork and information exchange with halfway houses and facility units to ensure accurate client transitions.
- Entered and maintained intake and departure information in Excel and internal databases.
- Organized and maintained client files, enhancing accuracy and supporting efficient daily operations.
- Calculated program phase-up details and departure dates for clients, facilitating smooth transitions in service.
- Executed daily tasks with precision and met required deadlines.
Final Finish Paint Lead
RGN
Breckenridge, TX
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Led a paint team in a production work environment and performed assigned duties.
- Directed RGN paint crew in executing daily coating and finishing tasks to meet production standards.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects and ensured proper coverage, addressing touch-up needs promptly.
- Mixed paint materials and matched colors to production specifications.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Breckenridge ISD
Breckenridge, TX
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Facilitated learning and engagement for students and staff in special education classrooms.
- Provided individualized support to special education students in Breckenridge ISD classrooms.
- Supported special education students in Breckenridge ISD classrooms
- Implemented behavior management techniques in the classroom and classroom routines
Cashier / Customer Service
Walmart
Breckenridge, TX
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Delivered in-person customer service while efficiently managing cashier transactions.
- Handled cash, card, and EBT transactions with accuracy.
- Processed customer payments at Walmart front-end checkout lanes.
- Processed various payment methods at the register, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Home Health Aide
Clear Path Home Care
Breckenridge, TX
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Delivered in-home assistance for elderly or disabled clients, ensuring nutritional meal preparation, cleanliness, medication administration, and respiratory treatment.
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, and dressing in home settings
- Assisted Clear Path Home Care clients with personal care tasks to enhance their daily living.
- Prepared meals and snacks following Clear Path Home Care care plans
- Ensured client confidentiality during care activities and supported daily care needs.
Customer Service Associate / Inventory Manager
Higginbotham Brothers
Breckenridge, TX
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels while performing cashier and stocking responsibilities.
- Delivered supplies and processed bank deposits to maintain store operations.
- Provided customer service, facilitating smooth daily operations and enhancing shopper experience.
Education
High School Diploma / GED -
Breckenridge High School
Breckenridge, TX 08.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
- Behavior support
- Classroom accommodations
- Classroom Management
- Special education
- Student supervision
- Student Assistance
- Transition planning
- Behavior redirection
- Social skills training
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral Support
- Crisis Intervention
- De-escalation
- MicroAdministrative Support
- Spreadsheets
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- File Organization
- Records Management
- Organization
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Relationship management
- Patient Interaction
- Positive attitude
- Behavioral Support
- Positive attitude
Personal Information
- Driving License: Valid February 2024 through February 2033
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Certification
Driver's License — Valid February 2024 through February 2033, CPR Certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Fast learner with a positive, dependable attitude; able to multitask, stay organized, meet deadlines, work independently with minimal supervision after training, and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Timeline
Special Education Aide
Breckenridge Independent School District
07.2024 - 04.2026
Transition Clerk
MTC
12.2022 - 06.2024
Final Finish Paint Lead
RGN
04.2022 - 11.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Breckenridge ISD
09.2017 - 10.2021
Cashier / Customer Service
Walmart
08.2015 - 05.2017
Home Health Aide
Clear Path Home Care
03.2014 - 12.2014
Customer Service Associate / Inventory Manager
Higginbotham Brothers
08.2010 - 08.2013
High School Diploma / GED -
Breckenridge High School
08.2004 - 05.2007