Victoria Smith
Lake Worth,TX
Summary
Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs.
College student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies with a focus on Special and Elementary Education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Saginaw, Texas
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
Owner/Designer/Internet Sales
The Hippy Hippo Boutique
Fort Worth, TX
01.2019 - Current
- General Bookkeeping
- Graphic Design for custom sublimated products
- Sublimation Printing
- Internet Sales
- Maintain company social media web pages
- Inventory Control
- Shipping and Receiving
Lifeguard
Great Wolf Resorts Inc.
Grapevine, TX
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress
- Ensure full regulatory compliance for all staff members and swimmers and led safety training to enhance overall awareness and skills
- Monitored safety of all guests in and around the swimming pool
- Ensured compliance with pool policies and procedures; maximized customer satisfaction by greeting all pool patrons with courtesy and resolving any issues promptly and with a positive attitude
Wax Sales Associate
Grapevine, TX
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
Front Desk Receptionist
Texas Family Fitness
Coppell, TX
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud
- Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, including minibar use and room service bills
- Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification
- Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically
- Used quick response and service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
Hostess
Black Walnut
Frisco, TX
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Made special accommodations for customers by collaborating with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating
- Accommodated guests with special needs, including accommodations for child seats and wheelchairs
- Answered telephone to provide establishment information and take party reservations
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and accurately estimate wait times
Education
High School Diploma -
Coppell High School
05.2017
Skills
- Effective problem-solver
- Strong communicator
- Extremely organized
- Self-motivated
- Strong Computer knowledge in many programs
- Graphic Design
- Instructional support
- Special needs
- Teacher Assistance
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Learning environment management
- Teaching and instruction
- IEP goals
- Classwork oversight
- Activities Oversight
- Behavioral plan management
- Autism support
- Seizure Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
09.2023 - Current
Owner/Designer/Internet Sales
The Hippy Hippo Boutique
01.2019 - Current
Lifeguard
Great Wolf Resorts Inc.
07.2018 - 12.2018
Wax Sales Associate
09.2017 - 01.2018
Front Desk Receptionist
Texas Family Fitness
02.2017 - 07.2017
Hostess
Black Walnut
02.2016 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Coppell High School
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