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Richard D. Garrette

Cell Phone: 832-***-**** Houston, Texas E-Mail:**********@*****.***

Summary:

Reliable college graduate with a BA in Communication Studies with a passion for learning new information, and relating to others. Highly respectful, patient, proactive, and detailed at all times. Strong public speaking, facilitating, and teaching skills for diverse populations.

Education:

University of Houston Downtown July 2020

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies-Interpersonal Communications

San Jacinto College - North May 2014

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

Experience:

Humble ISD

P.E. Paraprofessional (Dec. 2015-Current)

Motivated and increased 60+ student’s ability to work hard and care about personal health.

Introduced games, stretches, coordination skills, videos that incorporate movement, and interactive activities to enjoy at home or school.

Taught students how to develop technology skills by illustrating how the computer functions and how to access resources including Google offices, Wixie, Word, and Discovery Education.

Developed life skills and displayed patience while engaging and interacting with disabled/challenged students. Met accommodations for students’ success in learning how to identify and function with common life skills, including household chores, community landmarks, and to be independent.

Inspectorate America Corp. (Oil & Petrochemical)

Field Inspector (Sept. 2011-2012)

Inspected and calculated oil products on vessels, barges, and tanker trucks. Provided accurate evaluation in order for proper assessment for product distribution.

Volunteer Experience:

Canaan Missionary Baptist Church

Serve as a Media Technician by controlling and operating sound system and any media related needs.

Organized and facilitated different fellowship activities for Young Adults aged 19-40 yrs. old. Directed conversations/resources for social justice and awareness.

Participate in committees and engage with people in the community to offer assistance and resources.

City of Houston Food Bank

Thanksgiving and Christmas Feasts 2010-2016

Facilitated and inspired more than 100+ less fortunate people by providing food and compassion.

SKILLS

Certifications: CPI Certified for Life Skills (2017) - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Safe management of assaultive and disruptive behavior from students.

Computer: Certified Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access)

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