Ciara Duarte
MADISON
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional
Ross Early Learning Center
Nashville
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented engaging lesson plans that enhanced student participation and fostered a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to create individualized learning strategies, improving student comprehension and classroom dynamics.
- Coordinated classroom activities and events, ensuring smooth operations and strong communication among families.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and address concerns, strengthening community relationships within the center.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Stock Room Lead
Coach
Nashville
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Led stock room organization and inventory management, ensuring efficient operations and timely product availability.
- Trained and mentored new staff on stock handling procedures, enhancing team productivity and operational efficiency.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems, improving accuracy in stock counts and reducing discrepancies.
Lead Sales Associate
Build A Bear Workshop Inc
Nashville
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Led a team in crafting personalized experiences for customers, enhancing engagement and loyalty through exceptional service.
- Trained and mentored new associates, improving team performance and ensuring adherence to company standards and values.
- Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies that increased product visibility and stimulated customer interest.
- Received shipments, signed off on packages and documented incoming items in computer system.
- Greeted customers and provided product information.
- Performed cashier duties when needed during peak times or shortages in personnel.
Lead Sales Associate
Hollister
Nashville
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts, ensuring optimal product availability and reducing stockouts.
- Assisted with the training of new sales associates.
- Greeted customers and provided product information.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining company standards of quality and service.
- Maintained neatness and cleanliness throughout the store environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns, and exchanges.
Education
McGavock High School
Nashville, TNSkills
- Lesson planning
- Individualized learning strategies
- IEP implementation
- Classroom management
- Parent engagement
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
Affiliations
- Artist
- Highly knowledgeable about insects
- Reader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Ross Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
Stock Room Lead
Coach
08.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Sales Associate
Build A Bear Workshop Inc
10.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Sales Associate
Hollister
11.2017 - 07.2020
McGavock High School