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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Academic Honors
References
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Benny Raymond Crooms Jr.

Valdosta

Summary

I have always wanted to teach students because I believe they are the foundation of our future. I am passionate about making a meaningful difference in our education system by supporting teachers, engaging students, and fostering a nurturing learning environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

House Painter

Crooms Paint and Drywall (Among Other Employers)
01.2013 - Current
  • Paint walls, doors, windows, trim, and other things related to the residential home.
  • Pressure wash and stain the outside of homes.
  • Stained woodwork including cabinets, doors and furniture pieces upon request.
  • Inspected areas for needed repairs before applying primer or final coat of paint.

Classroom Observation & Assistance

Westside Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Observed 1st Grade and Pre-K classes under the guidance of Mrs. Bari Hallman and Mrs. Melinda Garbacz.
  • Assisted students by: Helping with assignments and ensuring they understood classroom tasks.
  • Listening to student readings to support their fluency and confidence.
  • Guiding students in sounding out words for improved reading skills.
  • Played with younger Pre-K students during free time, creating a positive, interactive environment.
  • Facilitated organized play activities, helping students recognize and create organized patterns.
  • Assisted during school events like Field Day.
  • Graded papers and helped prepare classroom materials (e.g., cutting out materials for lesson aids).
  • Taught three small math lessons covering: Finding unknown parts of an equation, Recognizing symmetry vs. asymmetry, Interpreting data using various types of graphs.
  • Received constructive feedback from both teachers on my strengths and areas for further development.

Golf Cart Attendant

Apple Mountain Golf Resort
Clarkesville
  • Washed and stowed away all golf carts at the location.
  • Displayed excellent customer service skills while interacting with patrons.
  • Assisted with loading, unloading heavy items onto, from the back of golf carts.
  • Greeted guests with a positive and engaging attitude.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Science in Elementary Education

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-2027

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Quick learner
  • Skilled in Microsoft Word
  • Skilled in PowerPoint
  • Comfortable with smart board operations
  • Troubleshooting technical issues
  • Reliable in assisting classroom tasks
  • Organizing educational materials
  • Supporting teachers
  • Supporting students

Certification

GACE Paraprofessional Exam, 279

Academic Honors

  • Deans List, Wiregrass Technical College, Spring 2024
  • Honor Roll, Central Georgia Technical College, Fall 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Classroom Observation & Assistance

Westside Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024

House Painter

Crooms Paint and Drywall (Among Other Employers)
01.2013 - Current

Golf Cart Attendant

Apple Mountain Golf Resort

Bachelor of Arts - Science in Elementary Education

Valdosta State University

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