WARREN EDMOND
New Orleans,USA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in student supervision, behavior management, and supervisory skills. Proven ability to promote a positive learning environment through effective communication and behavior correction techniques. Diligent school support staff member with practical approach to overseeing student activities during lunch periods. Ensures safety, promotes positive behavior, and efficiently manages any arising situations with calm and persistent demeanor. Seeking A Paraprofessional role o leverage skills in group management and student support to contribute to a thriving educational setting.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional/Behavior Paraprofessional
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
02.2022 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with students through encouragement, guidance, and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning.
- Supervised students on school grounds and on field trips.
- Checked on student behavior in the classroom and during lunch periods.
- Supervised students during cool-off time, monitoring behavior.
- Utilized effective communication skills to collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents and staff.
- Facilitated social skill development activities during lunchroom and recess periods as well as within the classroom setting.
- Directed students entering and exiting school buses to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Helped teachers manage student behavior in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an orderly learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students.
Lunch Monitor/ Custodian
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented corrective actions.
- Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods.
- Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
Key Holder
Shoe Department Encore
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Scheduled employees, prepared bank deposits and drafted sales reports to keep daily processes running smoothly.
- Educated customers about product and service offerings, special deals and newly released offerings to help each person make informed choices.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
Guest Services Supervisor
Audubon Nature Institute Zoo
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervise front gate, special events and admission processing.
- Coached and managed all guest services staff by assuring they are providing outstanding customer service.
- Maintained daily operations of all attractions: cool zoo, carousel, swamp train.
- Monitored cash handling audits.
- Assist with professional development of plans of staff.
- Develop information news letter to all zoo users.
- Maintain ticket system, radio and uniform inventory.
- Mainly to provide a guest experience of outstanding customer service while under the direction of the Guest Services Manager.
Gift Shop Supervisor
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium
05.2017 - 07.2019
Concessions Worker
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium
05.2015 - 05.2017
Supervisor of Concessions
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium
12.1999 - 06.2005
Assistant Manager
McDonald's Restaurant (S.F.B. Inc.)
12.1994 - 12.1999
Education
Ceritfication - Paraprofessional
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) -
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Barber License - Cosmetology
Blade Barber College
LA01-2007
GED - undefined
West Jefferson High School
LA01-1992
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Food preparation and safety
- Ordering procedures
- Cleaning requirements
- Food program assistance
- Queue management
- Behavior corrections
- Stocking and replenishing
- Performance improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Respectfulness
- Situational awareness
- Safe handling procedures
- Student supervision
- Supervisory skills
- Verbal communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Disability awareness
- Sense of humor
- Group management
- Cafeteria monitoring
- Cash handling
Certification
- Passed Louisiana req. Certification (ETS) ParaPro assessment for Paraprofessional
- Barber License
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Behavior Paraprofessional
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
02.2022 - Current
Lunch Monitor/ Custodian
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
02.2022 - Current
Key Holder
Shoe Department Encore
08.2020 - 02.2022
Guest Services Supervisor
Audubon Nature Institute Zoo
07.2019 - 05.2020
Gift Shop Supervisor
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium
05.2017 - 07.2019
Concessions Worker
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium
05.2015 - 05.2017
Supervisor of Concessions
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium
12.1999 - 06.2005
Assistant Manager
McDonald's Restaurant (S.F.B. Inc.)
12.1994 - 12.1999
GED - undefined
West Jefferson High School
Ceritfication - Paraprofessional
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) -
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Barber License - Cosmetology
Blade Barber College