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Zariah Connolly

Brockton,MA

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teahcers Assistant

The May Institute For Autism And Developmental Disabilities
12.2023 - Current
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Sales Associate

Footlocker
07.2023 - Current
  • Experienced sales associate and shoe connoisseur with excellent customer service skills.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Admissions Student Ambassador

Welcome Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Answered questions from visitors and potential students about university life.
  • Led campus tours for prospective students every semester.
  • Collaborated with other departments to promote student engagement.
  • Participated in university marketing campaigns by providing testimonials and sharing personal experiences through various forms of media, including social media, print materials, and videos.
  • Providing help to newcomers during events like admitted students day.
  • Helping out the admissions faculty.

Barista

Starbucks
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Producing and preparing coffee and tea beverages.
  • Catering to clientele customizations.
  • Promoting the culture, value, and missions of Starbucks.

Cashier

Walmart
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Welcoming customers and thanking them in a timely manner.
  • Assisting other employers with other tasks.
  • Ringing up merchandise properly.
  • Replacing unwanted goods.

Crew Member

Chipotle Mexican Grill
12.2019 - 10.2020
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Completing orders while following food safety guidelines
  • Maintaining a clean work station, while providing customers with the same high-quality food/customer service.

Education

No Degree - Interior + Architectural Design

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Certificate - Real Estate

Accelerated Real School
Online
07.2023

Associates - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

New Heights Charter School of Brockton
Brockton, MA
06.2021

Skills

  • Materials Preparation
  • Student Engagement
  • Class coordination
  • Assessment administration
  • Effective Communication
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Computer Skills
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Relationship Building
  • Artistic Creativity
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Literacy development
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Behavior redirection
  • Material Preparation
  • Student Health and Safety
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Special needs education
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented

Accomplishments

  • Graduated from the first school in Massachusetts to award students with an associates degree (2 years of free college) while in high school. I was a part of the first graduating class that successfully completed this experiment. College classes started sophomore year of high school.
  • Honor Roll- Awarded honor roll all four years of High School for maintaining high grades/GPA.
  • Cum Laude- Graduated High School with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Dean's List- Massasoit Community College accepted me onto their deans list for maintaining a GPA of at least a 3.4 as a high school student.
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society- Massasoit Community College accepted me into their Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for maintaining a high GPA throughout my college career.
  • Most Valuable Player- High School varsity soccer team coach awarded me MVP all four years of High School.
  • Team Leader- Awarded at my high school award ceremony by faculty.

Additional Information

PROJECTS

Assistant Designer Paid Internship — Interior Design

Summer 2021

I was offered a paid internship with a professional Architectural Interior Designer named Kenneth Preaster. Over the course of the summer I was Kenneth’s assistant designer. I was included in the evaluation of all of his projects in states including New York, Martha’s Vineyard, Miami and more. I took measurements of each space. I sat in on client meetings, and college critiques.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Teahcers Assistant

The May Institute For Autism And Developmental Disabilities
12.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Footlocker
07.2023 - Current

Admissions Student Ambassador

Welcome Center
01.2023 - 03.2023

Barista

Starbucks
03.2022 - 06.2022

Cashier

Walmart
01.2021 - 06.2021

Crew Member

Chipotle Mexican Grill
12.2019 - 10.2020

No Degree - Interior + Architectural Design

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Certificate - Real Estate

Accelerated Real School

Associates - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Massasoit Community College

High School Diploma -

New Heights Charter School of Brockton

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