Walter D. Waddler
845 Willow Wood Ln Apt 201,SC
Summary
I have more than 25 years of experience as a Paraprofessional managing diverse groups of youth ages K-9, in the Behavioral/Allied Health Educational field. Using evidenced-based classroom management techniques and practices which impact student behavioral outcomes and achievement goals within both classroom and an institutional environment. During periods out of the classroom setting, I have expanded my career reach to incorporate commercial sales management, marketing, and leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Fort Mill School District
Fort Mill, SC
11.2024 - Current
Intervention Coordinator
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
10.2023 - 11.2024
Para-professional - Fifer Middle School Intensive Learning Center
Caesar Rodney School District
Camden, De
08.2007 - 10.2023
- Work with individual children or small groups of children to reinforce new skills introduced by the teacher
- Assist with critical daily activities such as classroom transition times and mealtimes
- Maintain accurate and up to date progress notes for all students
- Attend and actively participate in all meetings with teaching staff and parents
- Help to maintain a clean and organized learning environment
- Serve as head coach for basketball, football, and softball teams
Merchandise Associate
Home Goods
Dover, DE
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintain sales productivity, store appearance and Monitors cash flow, inventory, and security control
- Monitor and manage all activities related to Risk & Safety Management to maintain a safe work environment
- Manage Customer Service returns and inventory
- Accurately processed and prepared merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Retail Parts Professional
Advance Auto
Dover, De
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Recommend services and solutions based on customer interaction, customer needs, parking lot automobile diagnosis and individualized automobile consultation
- Manage courteous, and prompt customer service experience through benefit-selling processes and procedures
- Perform basic diagnostic tests and assist in training other Team Members in parts knowledge as needed
- Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc
- Establish and lead Team Member rewards and recognition program based on customer experience standards, results, and experience deliverables
- Perform 'third key carrier' responsibilities for the store as needed (must meet Key Carrier SOP requirements)
- Monitoring and managing all activities related to Risk & Safety Management to maintain a safe work environment including, but not limited to cleaning, organizing, stocking, operating POS equipment, truck loading/unloading, etc
- Use Microsoft software effectively (Outlook, Word, Excel required)
Parts Manager
AutoZone Store #1152
Dover, DE
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Employee staff supervising, training and development
- Fiscal management - manage, analyze, and reconcile monthly P&L statements
- Overall store retail/commercial management, security control, supervision, and policy implementation
- Maintains sales productivity, store appearance and Monitors cash flow, inventory, and security control
- Monitoring and managing all activities related to Risk & Safety Management to maintain a safe work environment
- Managed Customer Service returns and inventory
Therapeutic Mentor (Part Time)
New Behavioral Network
Dover, DE
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided structured, one-on-one, strength-based support services addressing Activities of Daily Living, Social and Auditory communication skills
- Facilitated conflict resolution, problem-solving and social skills programs, as implemented by the facility
- Case Management for client records and files with reports as to client progress
Rehabilitation Counselor 2
New Castle County Detention Center
Dover, De
04.2005 - 08.2007
- Implemented Behavior Modification Plans, Consumer Progress Notes and Plan of Service
- Provided Conditions That Maximized Safety for Co-Workers and Incarcerated Youth
- Assumed An Active, Participatory Role in The Daily Activities of Assigned Youth's Including Recreation, Education, Work, Meals, Personal Hygiene, And Maintaining Living Quarters
- Established And Maintains Interpersonal Relationships with Youths to Encourage and Assist with Their Social Adjustment
- Prepared, Maintained, and Contributed to a Variety of Records and Reports to Document Information Relating to Youths, including but not limited to, Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, Population Reports, and Inventories
Job Coach
Chimes Of Delaware
Newark, De
02.2005 - 04.2005
- Assisted In the Identification of Individuals Appropriate for On-Site Job Training
- Facilitated Trainees in Identifying Realistic Vocational Objectives
- Structured Efforts to Find a Job for Individuals and Match Their Strengths to Job Needs
- Maintained Effective Communication with All Parties Involved with The Trainee's Program
- Acted As Intermediary Between Employer, Co-Workers and Trainee When Necessary
Psychiatric Technician I/Direct Service Associate II
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Falls Church, VA
07.2004 - 02.2005
- Provided Basic Life Skills, Training, And Personal Hygiene for Adult Patients
- Implemented Treatment Program for Clinical Specialties Emphasizing Personal Care, Behavioral, Physical And Psycho-Social Development
- Facilitated Structured and Unstructured Individual and Group Programs and Activities Consistent with Programs, Treatment Plans and Nursing Care Plans
- Conducted Leadership Training and Incorporated Role Modeling and Social Skills
Student Support Manager - W.B. Simpson Elementary School
Kent Intensive Learning Center
Camden, De
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Responsible for Organizing, Managing, Discipling, and Instructing student in The Student Support Room
- Collected And Recorded Disciplinary Referrals
- Recorded Daily Reports for The Organization for Civil Rights
Education
Nursing Track -
Delaware Technical College
Dover, De01.2004
College Preparatory Business -
Dover High School
Dover, De01.1994
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of managing youth
- Assist with mediating minor student conflicts
- Establish positive relationships with students
- Ability to work under pressure and professionally
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong logical skills and attention to detail
- Quick learner with aptitude to work with little to or no supervision
- Customer service friendly
- Adept at using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Fort Mill School District
11.2024 - Current
Intervention Coordinator
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
10.2023 - 11.2024
Merchandise Associate
Home Goods
04.2023 - 06.2023
Retail Parts Professional
Advance Auto
03.2019 - 05.2021
Parts Manager
AutoZone Store #1152
08.2017 - 03.2019
Therapeutic Mentor (Part Time)
New Behavioral Network
09.2008 - 01.2009
Para-professional - Fifer Middle School Intensive Learning Center
Caesar Rodney School District
08.2007 - 10.2023
Rehabilitation Counselor 2
New Castle County Detention Center
04.2005 - 08.2007
Job Coach
Chimes Of Delaware
02.2005 - 04.2005
Psychiatric Technician I/Direct Service Associate II
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
07.2004 - 02.2005
Student Support Manager - W.B. Simpson Elementary School
Kent Intensive Learning Center
08.2002 - 07.2004
Nursing Track -
Delaware Technical College
College Preparatory Business -
Dover High School