YAZAN A. COTTON
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Adept at assisting students, faculty and members of public with conducting research using reference materials. Familiar with operating databases and computer systems to perform digital research. Keeps books, periodicals, maps and other collection items well-organized and professionally displayed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian (P.T) Evening
Wilson School District
Phoenix, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained records of patron borrowing activity with an automated system.
- Organized book displays and coordinated special events such as author visits.
- Managed daily operations of the library, including staffing issues, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing.
- Compiled bibliographies on various topics for use by students or faculty members.
- Developed and maintained library collection by selecting, ordering, cataloguing, and classifying books and other materials.
Instructional Assistant
Wilson School District
Phoenix, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Organized instructional materials and activities for special education classrooms.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Supported classroom teachers by supervising students during lunch and recess periods or field trips.
- Provided support services such as tutoring or guidance counseling when needed.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for autistic children.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Administered standardized tests under the supervision of certified personnel.
- Conducted assessments of student skills to identify needs and develop instructional plans.
Paraprofessional
Delta-T Group Phoenix
Glendale, USA
03.2024 - 07.2024
Restaurant Dispatch (Temp)
Door Dash
Tempe, USA
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide excellent customer service based off a Q/A structure.
- Dispatch various different restaurants while contracted with Door Dash through Aston Carter temp agency.
- Made sure customers received their orders correctly and that payment was received accurately.
Eligibility Worker
State of Arizona
Chandler, USA
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Contacted restaurant in all of North America including Canada to make sure guest received the proper service needed.
- Utilized Microsoft teams and Google suites on a daily basis while also using slack for in-house communication amongst Door Dash employees.
- WFH eligibility worker, utilize multi screens as well as the state software and some 3rd party software for investigations.
- Completed customer applications on Health - E- Arizona Plus via phone and also did the eligibility interviews.
- Attended workshops, seminars, and conferences related to public assistance programs.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing each applicant's eligibility status.
- Advised supervisors on complex cases requiring additional review or special consideration.
Education
Associate - Child Psychology
Argosy University
Phoenix, OnlineSkills
- AED/CPR
- Finger Print Clearance Card
- Google Suites
- Microsoft Office
- Faculty support
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis Intervention Certification
- CPI Certification
- Digital literacy
- Library event planning
- Library software proficiency
Timeline
Librarian (P.T) Evening
Wilson School District
01.2025 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Wilson School District
07.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Delta-T Group Phoenix
03.2024 - 07.2024
Restaurant Dispatch (Temp)
Door Dash
04.2023 - 03.2024
Eligibility Worker
State of Arizona
03.2022 - 04.2023
Associate - Child Psychology
Argosy University