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Phone: 203-***-****
Email: *******.*******@*****.***, *****@**********.***
OBJECTIVE
I would like to obtain a position at your facility, where I can maximize my
management skills, quality assurance, and training experience and also be a
asset to your company.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Teacher (Substitute)
December 2012 - Present
Meriden Public Schools Meriden, CT
A substitute teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the
classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the
regular classroom teacher. Implementing the teacher's lesson plans, assign
student class work and homework, maintain classroom control and discipline.
Complete a daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent
information resulting from the day's events.
Sales Associate (Customer Representative)
September 2012 - February 2013
Gap Inc. Stamford, CT
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or
policies. Bag, box, wrap, or gift-wrap merchandise, and prepare packages
for shipment. Compute and record totals of transactions. Count money in
cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct
and that there is adequate change.
Teacher (Classroom Assistant)
July 2012 - August 2012
BenHaven School Wallingford, CT
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the
direction and guidance of the head teacher. Assist in the implementation of
Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students and help monitor their
progress. Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and
occupational therapists, as necessary. Assist class teachers with
maintaining student records. Support students with emotional or behavioral
problems and help develop their social skills.
Special Education Mentor (one to one)
March 2012 - July 2012
Odyssey Re Stamford, CT
The Special Education Mentor is responsible for the implementation of high
quality support programs for students who have been identified with special
needs through the IEP process. Work closely to coordinate special education
services provided to students by their district of residence, and will
actively participate as a member of IEP teams as they develop IEP plans.
Instructed an individual student at their workplace and helped with daily
needs when needed.
Gym Instructor/Coach (Health & Fitness)
August 2011 - Feb 2012
U S A G Norwalk, CT
Help students improve their health and fitness by leading and organizing
group and individual exercise programmers. To lead a range of activities or
specialize in a particular area such as to keep fit, weight training, and
eating healthy. Supervise classes with children as young as 5 to 18 years
old, safe-proofing the gym area, instructing and demonstrating skills and
abilities in gymnastics, developing dynamic lesson plans, and administering
first aide if necessary.
Payroll Management/Assistant Receptionist
August 2011 - Feb 2012
U S A G Norwalk, CT
* Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and
deductions. Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.
Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and
other records. Provide administrative support to direct report
administrators and colleagues as needed. Made copies, collate, bind and
staple, and file documents and reports as needed. Answered calls and
greeted entering guests in a professional manner while restricting their
access to the facility without proper escort.
Paraprofessional (Special Education/Assistant Teacher)
December 2009 - June 2011
Stamford Public Schools Stamford, CT
*Record achievements and diagnostics tests, under the direction of the
teacher for individual students. Assist the teacher in devising special
strategies for reinforcing material or skill based on a sympathetic
understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
Provides support for student's disabilities and goals (IEP) as assigned by
certified staff and maintains strict confidentiality of the same.
Cashier (Customer Service Rep/Marketing/Sales Department)
September 2008 - June 2009
Marshalls Clothing Store Milford, CT
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or
policies. Bag, box, wrap, or gift-wrap merchandise, and prepare packages
for shipment. Compute and record totals of transactions. Count money in
cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct
and that there is adequate change. Establish or identify prices of goods,
services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash
registers, or optical price scanners. Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or
change due to customers. Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas. Monitor
checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that
they are staffed appropriately.
Skills/Traits
. QuickBooks
. Typing 35 WPM
. Organization in Communication Skills
. Payroll
. Microsoft Excel
. Microsoft PowerPoint
. Microsoft Word
. Autism
. ABA Behavioral Interviewing
EDUCATION
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
o Some College Coursework Completed
o Music Performance, January 2013 - Present
Norwalk Community College Norwalk, CT
o Some College Coursework Completed
o Early Childhood Education, September 2010 - December 2012
Hill Regional Career High School New Haven, CT
o High School Diploma, September 2005 - June 2009
LANGUAGES
English
REFERENCES
. Diane Jones (Para-Professional/Special Education)
o Board of Education Stamford, CT 203-***-**** Personal
. Nikki Hardy-Kearse (Professional Cosmetologist Instructor)
o Brio Academy Bridgeport, CT 203-***-**** Professional
. Doris Brown (Pastor)
o W.I.R.L. Ministries Waterbury, CT 203-***-**** Professional
. Natalie Harris-Weeks (Pre-school Teacher)
o Tumble Bugs Norwalk, CT 203-***-**** Professional