Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1981
1981
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bullhead City Unified School District
Bullhead City, Arizona
08.2018 - 10.2024
Assisted teachers in delivering instructional materials and classroom activities.
Collaborated with staff to implement individualized education plans effectively.
Supported students with special needs in daily educational tasks and social interactions.
Documented student performance and reported observations to assist teachers' evaluations.
Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
Recieving/sales/cashier
Hobby Lobby Warehouse
Bullhead City, Arizona
05.2016 - 03.2017
Operated cash registers efficiently during high-volume sales periods.
Assisted customers with product inquiries and selection processes.
Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced transactions at shift end.
Greeted customers promptly and asked detailed questions to quickly determine needs.
Stocked shelves with new merchandise when needed.
Scanned items, accepted payments, and provided change as necessary.
Answered customer questions regarding store policies, products, services, prices.
Provided excellent customer service by being knowledgeable about store products and services.
Operated cash registers efficiently and accurately during peak times.
Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise on sales floor.
Bartender
Amvets Post #19/ VFW post #404/ RV Tavern
Fort Mohave, AZ
01.2004 - 10.2016
Mixed cocktails and served drinks to patrons at local veteran organizations.
Maintained cleanliness of bar area and ensured compliance with health regulations.
Provided excellent customer service and engaged with patrons to enhance their experience.
I was employed at various locations throughout the years as a second employment.
Paraprofessional/ Title one
Needles Unified School district
Needles, California
04.1999 - 03.2012
Supported teachers in classroom activities and lesson preparation.
Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and learning.
Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Rio Americano High School
Sacramento , CA
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
American River College
Sacramento, CA
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Palo Verdi College
Needles, CA
Skills
I also worked at Garden Center learning and applied towards indoor/outdoor botanicals
Employed Sacramento Parks and Recreation maintained 6 parks along the delta did various duties including operating big equipment, pruning, cutting, mowing, maintaining sprinkler systems at water treatment plant which was the responsibility of SPAR
And maintained a great rapour with employees and the public
Helped manicure plants in my father's greenhouse Back in the 80's
Yvonne's Paint Classes/ Pool Tournaments
I teach paint classes at various locations in the tristate area.
I run pool tournaments at various locations in the tristate area.
Training & Development Consultant at A number of manufacturing companies and governmentTraining & Development Consultant at A number of manufacturing companies and government