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Christine Befano-Bowker

Christine Befano-Bowker

Snowflake

Summary

Experienced Paraprofessional with a proven ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support and meeting diverse student needs. Creates a comfortable learning environment that encourages student questions and understanding of new concepts. Enthusiastic Para Professional with experience providing staff support in educational and childcare settings. Works with students individually and in small groups to provide instruction in reading, writing, and math. Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Provides individualized assistance and support in academics, behavior management, and technology. Goal-oriented Para Professional who supports students of varying learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning and teacher well-being. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Work History

Para Professional Aide

Snowflake Junior High School
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.

Green House Tech

Copperstate Farms
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Pruned
  • Deleafed
  • Harvested
  • Disposal
  • Processed Frozen and Dry Product
  • Assisted with Yearly Audit
  • Assisted with Water Lines and Gutter Resets
  • Assisted with transition from soil to grow blocks
  • Scouted
  • Assisted with Pest Control to include Sprays and Natural Alternatives
  • Labeling and Weight Counts for product

Cashier

Walmart
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted Customers with Shopping and Check Out Tasks
  • Assisted Customers with Returns and Refunds
  • Assisted Customers with Walmart Apps and Credit Card Applications
  • Assisted Customers with Money Services such as Transfers, Bill Pay, and Check Cashing
  • Answered Phones, Assisted Loss Prevention, and Assisted with Injury Cases
  • Stocked, Reset Models, Price Changing, and daily Zoning
  • Assisted with the “Cash Office”—getting drawers ready for the day, suppling funds needed to continue with daily transactions, audits, collecting drawers at night and submitting them
  • Filled and Maintained Lottery Machines and Handled Lottery Cash Ins
  • Collected Outdoor Carts and Sanitized
  • Assisted with any area of the store that needed the help

Cashier / Closing Manager

Dollar Tree
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted Customers with Check Out Tasks
  • Assisted Customers with Online and Store Delivery
  • Stocked, Reset Models, Price Changing, and daily Zoning
  • Janitorial Duties-Cleaning Bathrooms, Collecting Trash, Vacuuming, Disinfecting Store Surfaces
  • Collected Carts
  • Handled Money- getting drawers ready for the day, suppling funds needed to continue with daily transactions, audits, collecting drawers at night and submitting them
  • Handled Paperwork, Calls, and Assisted with Scheduling
  • Threw Freight
  • Handled Vendors and Store Orders

Education

No Degree - Nursing Practice

Northern Pioneer Community College
Snowflake, AZ
06-2025

No Degree - Police Academy Level 2

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
08-2009

No Degree - Level 3 Police Academy

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
08-2008

No Degree - Child Development

Cerro Coso College
Ridgecrest, CA
06-2003

High School -

Mojave High School
01.1998

Skills

  • Student supervision
  • Data collection
  • Seizure management
  • IEP implementation
  • Confidentiality
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Personal care assistance
  • Progress monitoring
  • Literacy support
  • Classroom assistance
  • Special education
  • Instructional support
  • Behavioral disorders
  • Emotional support
  • Reading support
  • Classroom support
  • Social support
  • IEP compliance
  • Documentation
  • Technology-based strategies
  • Safety
  • Individualized educational plans
  • Lesson planning
  • Social development and integration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Preparing instructional materials
  • Learning strategies
  • Skill building
  • Test proctoring
  • Behavior improvements
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Reporting requirements
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Behavior management
  • Creating visual displays
  • Small group instruction
  • Teacher support
  • CPR and first aid
  • Child development
  • Student accommodation
  • Curriculum understanding
  • Reading and writing support
  • Life skills training
  • Product restocking
  • Returns processing
  • Drawer balancing
  • Payment collection
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Upselling techniques
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Money handling
  • Refund handling
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • POS systems
  • Team collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Inventory restocking
  • Point-of-sale system
  • POS system operations
  • Currency counting
  • Complaint resolution
  • ID verification
  • Retail merchandising
  • Checkout monitoring
  • Staff mentoring
  • Cash handling and management
  • Point of sale proficiency
  • Cash handling
  • Payment processing
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Spirit, wine, and beer expertise
  • Loss prevention
  • Point-of-sale system operation
  • Purchase assistance
  • Online orders preparation
  • Sales transactions
  • Identification checks
  • Time management skills
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Guest inquiries
  • Attention to detail
  • Cash register systems
  • Customer service
  • Issue resolution
  • Credit card processing
  • Ordering and stocking
  • Customer relations
  • Liquor regulations and compliance
  • Cash register operation
  • Customer assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Cash management
  • Product recommendations
  • Liquor law compliance
  • Basic math
  • Product knowledge
  • Point of sale operation
  • Clear communication
  • Refunds and exchanges
  • Credit and cash transactions

Accomplishments

  • Awarded multiple bonuses for punctuality and outstanding attendance.
  • Supported 4 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 30+ students.
  • Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved various issues which led to favorable outcomes.

Other

  • Level III Police Reserve Academy, 08/01/08
  • Volunteer and Public Service for my local Police Department
  • Volunteer for local Animal Shelter
  • Volunteered Youth Center
  • Certificate for Medical Terminology

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education Credential (ECE) - California and Arizona Department of Education or equivalent accrediting body.
  • Autism Certificate (AC) - International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
  • Professional Childcare Certification – Council for Professional Recognition or National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
  • Physical Restraint Training Certificate – Crisis Prevention Institute or similar bodies.
  • First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification – American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Advanced Child Care Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED–American Red Cross.
  • Special Needs Assistant Training Certificate - Various accredited institutions and organizations.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - American Red Cross.

Timeline

Para Professional Aide

Snowflake Junior High School
08.2023 - 11.2024

Green House Tech

Copperstate Farms
10.2021 - 06.2022

Cashier

Walmart
02.2021 - 10.2021

Cashier / Closing Manager

Dollar Tree
01.2020 - 12.2020

No Degree - Nursing Practice

Northern Pioneer Community College

No Degree - Police Academy Level 2

Cerro Coso Community College

No Degree - Level 3 Police Academy

Cerro Coso Community College

No Degree - Child Development

Cerro Coso College

High School -

Mojave High School

Quote

"Nothing beats a failure but a try...and if at first you don't succeed, try again."
My Dad

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

Learning

Work Availability

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Work Preference

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Full TimePart Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid sick leavePaid time off
Christine Befano-Bowker