Lovely Works
Forest Park
Summary
Compassionate and driven individual pursuing a paraprofessional role to support student success, assist classroom instruction, and help foster a structured, engaging learning environment. Brings a strong background in supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally across diverse age groups and learning needs. Recognized for problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal connections, and a commitment to enhancing student engagement and overall performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Bus Driver
Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro
06.2023 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with students and parents for effective communication.
- Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school staff regarding schedules.
- Managed student behavior to ensure a safe riding environment.
- Assisted in training new drivers on procedures and safety measures.
- Responded promptly to emergencies following established safety protocols.
Sunday School Teacher Volunteer
First Christian Church of Decatur
Decatur
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted with children’s activities and supervision
- Helped organize events and maintain structure
- Prepared lesson plans for Sunday school classes tailored to different age groups.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to coordinate special events and activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and class updates.
- Maintained a safe and orderly classroom environment for learning and playtime.
- Monitored student behavior during group activities or events outside of regular class time.
- Ensured that all students were respectful of one another while participating in class discussions.
Special Needs School Bus Driver
Fulton County Schools
Union City
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Transported students with special needs safely to and from school.
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking the bus efficiently.
- Monitored student behavior during transit to ensure safety and compliance.
- Communicated with parents and school staff regarding transportation needs.
- Collaborated with special education staff to support individual student needs.
- Provided guidance and support to students while traveling to their destinations.
- Communicated regularly with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, therapists and other staff members involved in a student's care plan.
- Adhered strictly to assigned schedules for pick up and drop off times for each route.
Security Officer
Delta Airlines Global Services
Atlanta
05.2015 - 04.2020
- Monitored airport premises to ensure safety and security for passengers and staff.
- Conducted thorough screenings of baggage and passengers at security checkpoints.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to respond to incidents and maintain safety protocols.
- Monitored passenger and baggage screening operations for compliance with security protocols.
- Conducted thorough inspections of carry-on items using advanced scanning technology.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to ensure safety during high-traffic periods.
- Responded quickly to alarms and alerts while maintaining a calm environment.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on security practices.
Education
Redan High School
08.2011 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Strayer University
10.2019 - 01.2022
Skills
- Classroom support and student supervision
- Strong communication
- Patience with children
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Ability to assist with lesson activities
- Basic knowledge of special education support
- Collaboration with teachers and staff
- Organization
- Safety protocol adherence
- Student behavior management
- Classroom supervision
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Patience and empathy
- Disability sensitivity
- Autism awareness
- Reliability
- Safety-oriented
- Commercial drivers license
- Team building
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Paraprofessional Assessment (GACE/Praxis) — In Progress
Additional Information
Passionate about helping children succeed, Reliable, punctual, and adaptable, Willing to learn and grow in an educational setting
Minimalist
Tutoring or Mentoring – directly related to student support
Sports / Coaching Youth Sports – teamwork, leadership, energy
Journaling or Creative Writing – supports communication skills
Timeline
Special Needs Bus Driver
Clayton County Public Schools
06.2023 - Current
Special Needs School Bus Driver
Fulton County Schools
08.2020 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Strayer University
10.2019 - 01.2022
Sunday School Teacher Volunteer
First Christian Church of Decatur
02.2019 - Current
Security Officer
Delta Airlines Global Services
05.2015 - 04.2020
Redan High School
08.2011 - 05.2015