Ariel Dickey
Ringgold
Summary
Supported diverse student populations as a dedicated paraprofessional.,Assisted children with disabilities in achieving educational goals.
Created and sold distinctive artworks and handmade creations, driving business growth and customer engagement..
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Self Craft A Yarn
Ringgold, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Managed financial operations including budgeting, accounting, and inventory control for sustained profitability.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with industry standards.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and maintain product quality.
- Enhanced online presence through website management and social media marketing initiatives.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Paraprofessional
Ridgeland High School
Chickamauga, GA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting with lesson planning and material preparation.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt educational materials for diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers on individual performance and challenges.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Paraprofessional
Ringgold Middle School
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community.
- Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with the students’ IEP and the supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
- Collects instructional and behavioral data for all objectives being taught for each student.
- Implements Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities.
- Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
- Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
- Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
Caregiver (In Home)
02.2017 - 08.2022
- Managed daily and weekly Medications.
- Managed weekly calendar to ensure appointments were attended.
- Performed light - heavy duty cleaning and meal preparation.
- Ensured that the residence was clean to provide a safe and comfortable environment.
- Transportation to and from appointments.
- Scheduled appointments that were required.
Maid
Merry Maids
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Preparing and loading company-provided cleaning tools into vehicles.
- Transportation of coworkers and equipment used on sites.
- Using equipment such as mops, brooms, vacuums, dusters, sponges, and towels to clean rooms, scrubbing hard surfaces on hands and knees, thoroughly detailing corners, baseboards, and light fixtures, and handling special requests.
Education
Elementary Education
University of Alaska At Fairbanks
06-2026
Skills
- Facilitated effective communication among team members
- Supported positive interpersonal relationships in diverse settings
- Utilized Microsoft Office PowerPoint to create engaging presentations
- Assisted in managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Maintained organized workflows to enhance productivity
- Administered budgets to ensure responsible money management
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize resource allocation
- Provided instruction in various subjects to enhance student learning
- Guided and supported mentees in their personal and professional development
Certification
Paraprofessional Certification
Timeline
Owner
Self Craft A Yarn
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Ridgeland High School
08.2024 - 01.2025
Paraprofessional
Ringgold Middle School
09.2022 - 12.2023
Caregiver (In Home)
02.2017 - 08.2022
Maid
Merry Maids
05.2016 - 08.2016
Elementary Education
University of Alaska At Fairbanks