SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
TARA
BALLARD
**********@*****.***
Falling Waters, WV 25419
Dependable professional with strong technical aptitude supports student comprehension, curiosity, and learning needs. Communicative and enthusiastic with exceptional knowledge of district standards and curriculum.
• Maintaining equipment
• Materials Transport
• Team Collaboration
• Record preparation
• Warehouse Safety
• Paperwork Processing
• Scheduling and Planning
• Organization
WAREHOUSE CLERK 07/2024 to Current
GXO/CONAIR - Hagerstown, Maryland
• Received, unpacked and inspected incoming shipments of merchandise.
• Identified, counted and verified stock items.
• Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking system.
• Managed all shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing slips, invoices. Ensured safety compliance standards were met at all times while working in the warehouse environment.
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• Prepared outgoing orders for shipment according to customer specifications. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER'S AIDE 02/2024 to Current
BCPS - Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Assisted teachers in preparing lesson plans and materials for classroom activities. Provided instruction to small groups of students with special needs or English language learners.
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Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage student participation and engagement in the classroom.
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Participated in professional development activities designed to enhance knowledge of teaching methods and curriculum standards.
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• Supervised lunchroom duties, recess, field trips, study hall periods.
• Assisted in evaluating student progress through assessments such as quizzes and tests. PACKER 10/2023 to 01/2024
Macys Warehouse - Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Unloaded and loaded trucks with merchandise for distribution.
• Organized inventory in the warehouse according to established procedures.
• Inspected packages for accuracy and completeness before shipping.
• Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
• Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
• Assembled cardboard boxes according to customer specifications.
• Provided assistance in the assembly line when needed. TRAIN OPERATOR 05/2007 to 09/2023
WMATA - Washington, DC
• Operated train cars safely and efficiently according to established protocols. Monitored train operations, ensured adherence to safety regulations, and reported any irregularities or problems to supervisors.
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• Performed daily pre-trip inspections of equipment, including brakes, lights, horns, and EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
couplings.
Communicated with dispatchers via radio regarding arrival times at stations and stops along the route.
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Followed strict schedules while operating trains between designated points in an efficient manner.
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Inspected tracks for debris or other obstructions prior to departure from each station stop.
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Checked signals before departing from each station stop ensuring compliance with signal rules and regulations.
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Eleanor Roosevelt High School - Greenbelt, MD
High School Diploma
05/1995