River Benson

903-***-****

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SUMMARY

Customer service expert who identifies customer need and delivers effective solutions to problems. Committed to providing high-quality customer care to create a positive experience. Personable and professional under pressure with motivated, energetic nature.

Skills (as tested by Indeed)

Schedule & Calendar Management

Correspondence Management

Google Suite

Digital Media

Video Meetings – Zoom and Skype

Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

Time management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Special Education Teaching Assistant, September 2020 – March 2021

Assisted students with disabilities, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts directed by the teacher.

Created and presented subject matter to students, using various methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role-playing as directed by the teacher.

Supervised and facilitated small group or one-on-one instruction to students, including academic coursework, life skills, and social skills as needed.

Reported unusual behavior to the teacher.

Helped students learn and maintain standards of personal hygiene.

Assisted students with eating and nutritional needs throughout the day; may involve food preparation.

Trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention.

Performed various clerical tasks, typing, data entry, and communicating with general education staff for input on students.

Assisted staff with educational programs and projects, including individual education plans, recording data.

Assist with recreational programs.

COMPANION TRANSPORT, NEWPORT, OR

Driver, Oct 2019 – April, 2020

Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure everything is in working order.

Pick up and drop off medical clients that regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.

Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures and hygienic use of PPE.

Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received.

Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

PACIFIC COAST CAB, NEWPORT, OR

Driver, May 2019 – Oct 2019

Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.

Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.

Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.

Perform routine vehicle maintenance such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.

Record name, date, and taxi identification information on trip sheets, along with trip information such as time and place of pickup and drop-off and total fee.

Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make changes or issue receipts as necessary.

ANGELL JOB CORPS, Yachats, OR

Educator, Feb 2018 – Mar 2019

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Assisted other professionals in understanding and adapting curriculum as needed for the exceptional student.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Established and enforced behavioral guidelines and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Counseled students experiencing adjustment issues, academic problems, or special educational needs.

Started and facilitated Art Club for an after-school activity

HEART OF NOW 501(C) 3, Eugene, OR

FACILITATOR AND MARKETING COORDINATOR, Jan 2013 – May 2018

Collaborated with web, multimedia, or art design staff to create multimedia websites that conform to brand and company visual format.

Coordinated sales or other promotional strategies with merchandising, operations, or inventory control staff to ensure product catalogs are current and accurate.

Identified and developed commercial or technical specifications to promote transactional website functionality, including usability, pricing, checkout, or data security.

Participated in the development of online marketing strategy.

Facilitated a productive conversation or meeting requires ample preparation.

Clearly communicate goals and objectives.

Actively listened to students and staff.

Asked questions to open students to their inner wisdom

Set times for each section and kept to schedule

Built student toolkit by demonstrating tools for personal development

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Commerce, TX

BFA Art

GPA: 3.2

Relevant Coursework: Design Communications

Awards & Honors: cum laude

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX

B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies/ Special Education

Relevant Coursework: Advanced Effective Educational Strategies - all level

Awards & Honors: Magna cum laude, President's Scholarship for three years

Extracurricular Activities: President for Students for Council for Exceptional Children, TWU Chapter, Work Program

CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES

Certified Special Educator – Oregon

VOLUNTEER WORK

Heart of Now – 2012 to 2019 Logistics lead for weekend intensives

Porthole Players, Ltd. – 2015 to 2020 Board member 5 yrs, Stage Manager, Actor, Property Manager, Assistant to the costumer, Usher, House Manager

Oregon Coast Arts Association, 2015 to present – Visual arts gallery sitter, Symphony usher, Jazz Party Usher

REFERENCES

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