Yacouba Idrissa
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced paraprofessional with a strong background in providing educational support. Dedicated to fostering academic achievement and creating inclusive learning environments. Demonstrated expertise in streamlining transportation and warehouse operations, resulting in improved overall efficiency. Committed to collaborating with team members and achieving tangible results. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting evolving needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Substitute
NYC Department of Education
01.2020 - Current
- Improved classroom management by consistently enforcing rules and maintaining a structured environment.
- Assisted lead teachers in preparing materials for instructional use, streamlining daily tasks while promoting efficiency.
- Contributed to a safe learning environment, monitoring students during non-instructional times and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss student progress, identify areas for growth, and develop strategies to support continued academic success.
- Supported educators by assisting with classroom management. providing instructional support and helping students with special needs
Direct Support Professional
Community Action For Human Services
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Sales Associate
Flynn O’hara
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted customers in selecting products that best fit their personal needs
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store
- Organized overstock materials in size and alphabetical order
- Answered customers’ questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone
- Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand
- Embroidered school logos onto the uniforms of over a hundred schools
Warehouse Coordinator
Bright Power
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Primarily focused on the organizing and maintaining of Bright Power’s warehouse
- Ordered solar panel installation related parts and updating their order and arrival dates on a spreadsheet
- Ensured company vehicles were loaded with parts needed for the next work day such as heavy pipes, various conduit fittings, electrical boxes, solar panels, CAT5 wire and ensured the various miniature parts and tools were easily accessible
- Responsible for the return of excess materials to their respective vendors and the proper disposal of scrap materials
Shop Office Clerk
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division 725th BSB Bravo Company
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control accounting and supply records
- Unloads, unpacks, visually inspects, counts, segregates, palletizes and stores incoming supplies and equipment
- Ensured each customer had the appropriate tools and paperwork in order to preform day to day maintenance missions
- Tasked with the security and inventory of over one million dollars’ worth of parts such as heavy vehicle parts, weapon parts, night vision goggles parts, generator parts and sophisticated communication parts
- Performs accounting and sales functions in self service
- Handled the organizing of level 2 and level 3 priority parts in a company storage facility resulting in zero deficiencies in the battalion parts room inspection
Education
Basic Combat Automated Logistical Specialist Trainee -
07.2016
High School Diploma -
Holcombe L. Rucker
02.2016
Skills
- Office Skills
- Organization Skills
- Equipment Accountability
- Customer Care and Service
- Problem Solving
- Inventory Management
- Logistical Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical thinking
- Basic Computer Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Flexibility
- Physical Disabilities Support
- Data Collection
References
Available on request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute
NYC Department of Education
01.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Action For Human Services
12.2019 - 07.2022
Sales Associate
Flynn O’hara
06.2019 - 09.2019
Warehouse Coordinator
Bright Power
10.2018 - 01.2019
Shop Office Clerk
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division 725th BSB Bravo Company
03.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Holcombe L. Rucker
Basic Combat Automated Logistical Specialist Trainee -
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