Gail R. Giles
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SUMMARY:
• Acquired excellent classroom training instructions that helped students achieve their academic and personal goals.
• Ability to maintain a stimulating classroom environment while performing substitute teaching duties.
• Substantial experience in the Retail and Merchandising industry.
• Able to perform adequate customer service in a timely manner along with accomplishing multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of computer and internet.
EXPERIENCE:
Paraprofessional, Resource Department May 2007 – May 2013
Newton County School System Covington, Georgia
• Collaborated daily with classroom teacher on planning and instructing each subject area using various teaching aids
designed for special needs students.
• Documented students’ work progress and drafted weekly quiz tests in modified form with teacher approval.
• Used learning tools to motivate students’ physical and verbal interaction with others.
• Conducted a daily reading group of 6-8 students that helped improve their reading and comprehension.
• Administered one-on-one attention to each individual student while maintaining overall focus on entire class.
• Attended assigned workshops demonstrating best teaching methods.
Paraprofessional, Resource Department October 2000 – May 2007
Rockdale County Public Schools Conyers, Georgia
• Worked closely with teacher to provide a positive learning environment for special needs students diagnosed with
moderate behavior disorders.
• Monitored and recorded students’ work activities using a variety of teaching aids that helped with their emotional and
social growth.
• Reinforced positive teaching techniques that helped encourage and promote acceptable behaviors.
Bridal Consultant November 1996 – October 2000
Your Dream Couture Bridal Salon Tucker, Georgia
• Introduced high-end wedding apparel to clients that met their needs and specifications.
• Served as an occasional liaison to help finalize a sale.
• Trained new sales consultants to best serve and accommodate each individual client.
• Attended trade shows that involved selecting newly arrived fashion lines.
• Met sales quotas by persistently using professional sales approaches.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
Substitute Teaching Certificate
CPR Training
EDUCATION:
Sawyer Business School, Plainfield, New Jersey
REFERENCES: Available upon request.