Sales Special Education

*************@*****.*** 620-***-**** Newton, KS 67114

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Enthusiastic paraprofessional offering 6-year background assisting head teacher with supportive tasks to create effective, healthy classroom environment. Skillful in group activity planning and management and class material preparation. Energetic and patient individual possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills needed to push students towards success.

WORK HISTORY

Usd 283 284. Howard, KS

Special Education Paraprofessional 10/2002 - 10/2018 SKILLS

EDUCATION

Neosho Community College

Chanute KS

09/2002

GED

● Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies. Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.

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Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.

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Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

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Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.

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Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.

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Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.

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● Administered tests to class and graded papers.

Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.

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● Oversaw class of 6-15 students when instructor was out of room. Assisted in instructional processes by communicating perceptions of student progress and needs to teacher.

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Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.

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Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.

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Delivered individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers.

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Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.

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● Social and Group Settings

● Instructional Support

Autism and Spectrum

Disorders

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● Emotional Support

Verbal and written

communication

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● Student Supervision

● IEP compliance

● Behavior improvements

● Teacher Support

● Documentation

● Cash register operation

● POS systems

● ID verification

● Customer greeting

● Cash management

Heather Nave

Dollar General. Howard, KS

Cashier 09/2017 - 08/2018

Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.

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Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.

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Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.

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Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.

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Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

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Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.

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Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.

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Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.

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Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.

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Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.

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Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.

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Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.

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Requested official identification for alcohol and tobacco purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards.

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Worked closely with managers to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

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Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

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Completed sales in excess of $3000 with near-zero error rate using POS system.

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Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.

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● Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests. Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.

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Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.

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● Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift. Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.

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Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.

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Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

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● Reviewed weekly sales circulars and monitored price changes. Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.

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