Wisdom Bealon
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated graduate student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skill.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
New York City Board of Education
Brooklyn, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to students during instruction periods.
- Assisted with clerical tasks such as filing paperwork and copying documents.
- Implemented strategies for meeting the social and emotional needs of students.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways.
- Organized and distributed classroom materials to students.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
Vice President of Black Engaged & Enlightened Club
Suny Oneonta
, NY
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
- Established performance standards for staff members in order to drive productivity levels up.
Resident Advisor
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
- Conducted rounds of rooms and building
Night Host
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Spoke with patrons to make conversation, answer questions or to respond to complaints.
- Checked bathrooms for the safety of residents
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
Phonathon Caller
SUNY Research Fund
Oneonta, NY
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Researched current trends in the industry to stay up-to-date on emerging technologies used in telemarketing.
- Developed strategies for increasing efficiency while maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Implemented feedback from management into daily operations for continuous improvement purposes.
- Conducted outbound calls to potential donors and alumni to solicit donations for the organization.
- Organized virtual events to stay connected with alumni.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive alumni engagement plan.
- Monitored data related to membership growth and renewal rates.
- Generated reports on alumni donations, volunteerism.
Peer Advisor
Suny Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided academic and career advice to students in need of guidance.
- Facilitated group discussion sessions on relevant topics related to college life.
- Conducted individual meetings with students to assess their current level of understanding and identify areas for improvement.
- Assisted students in developing educational plans that best meet their needs and goals.
- Informed students about university policies and procedures as well as resources available to them.
- Developed strategies for increasing awareness of campus services among the student body.
- Provided support during orientation activities such as tours, registration processes.
Dragon Guide
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Presented individual college experiences to new students and families during orientation programs to promote engagement in campus initiatives.
- Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life.
- Planned and led community activities and events to promote bonding.
- Educated students on culture of institution, safety practices and ways to resolve conflicts to promote self-reliance.
- Communicated with students after orientation through social media and mail-ins.
- Promoted interaction among groups of new students by facilitating small group discussions on college transition-related concerns.
Orientation Leader
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life.
- Planned and led community activities and events to promote bonding.
- Communicated with students after orientation through social media and mail-ins.
- Promoted interaction among groups of new students by facilitating small group discussions on college transition-related concerns.
- Answered questions, pointed out overlooked features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Researched topics that pertained to tour locations so that such information could be added to scripts.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Bright Beginnings Daycare
BROOKLYN, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05.2024
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2020
Skills
- Activity development
- Student assistance
- Community event management
- Navigational skills
- Research
- Presentation skills
- Social media
- Group oversight
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success(NSLS)
- Ankh Maat Wedjau Honor Society
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
New York City Board of Education
05.2024 - Current
Phonathon Caller
SUNY Research Fund
09.2023 - 03.2024
Vice President of Black Engaged & Enlightened Club
Suny Oneonta
01.2023 - 05.2024
Peer Advisor
Suny Oneonta
01.2023 - 05.2023
Resident Advisor
SUNY Oneonta
08.2022 - 05.2024
Dragon Guide
SUNY College at Oneonta
06.2022 - 08.2022
Night Host
SUNY College at Oneonta
01.2022 - 05.2024
Orientation Leader
SUNY College at Oneonta
08.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Bright Beginnings Daycare
12.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
SUNY Oneonta
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
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