Aura Anderson
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Goal-oriented Paraprofessional offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher well-being with timely support.. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Specialized Education Services Inc.
San Bernardino, CA
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted lead teachers in developing and implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce core concepts and enhance student understanding.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavioral strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and reporting observations to teaching staff regularly.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt lesson materials for diverse learning needs and styles.
- Mentored new teaching assistants, sharing best practices for effective classroom support and engagement techniques.
- Organized educational resources and materials, ensuring accessibility for both students and teachers.
- Led initiatives to improve classroom workflows, enhancing overall instructional efficiency and student outcomes.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
Substitute Special Circumstance Aide
Hanford Elementary School District
Hanford, CA
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored student behavior and engagement, providing feedback to educators on individual progress.
- Collaborated with staff to implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
Security Guard
Allied Universal
Bloomington, CA
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying and addressing potential security breaches.
- Responded promptly to incidents, ensuring effective resolution and reporting procedures were followed.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations, providing necessary documentation and support.
- Implemented security measures that enhanced overall safety and reduced incidents on-site.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations for management review.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere while making safety a top priority.
Customer Service Representative
76 Gas Station
San Bernardino, CA
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the service area, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of products while minimizing waste.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
Seasonal Sales Clerk
Macy's
Ontario, CA
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to promote sales and customer engagement.
- Monitored stock levels and coordinated restocking efforts to ensure product availability.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve store sales targets and improve overall performance.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
Courtesy Clerk
Staters Bros Market
Rialto, CA
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product location, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Trained new employees on store policies and procedures, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Implemented improved checkout processes, reducing wait times for customers during peak hours.
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient bagging and carryout services.
- Improved customer experience by offering assistance with locating products throughout the store when needed.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
- Collected more than 20 shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Supported cashier operations by efficiently retrieving shopping carts and baskets for customer use.
- Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Assisted elderly or disabled customers with loading groceries into vehicles upon request, demonstrating compassion and care in all interactions.
Fulfillment Associate
Exact Staffing
Rialto, CA
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Streamlined order processing workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Coordinated inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and preventing shortages.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold product integrity during fulfillment processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve shipment discrepancies and improve service delivery.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teacher Education
West Hills College District
Lemoore, CA05-2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA05-2019
Diploma - General Studies
Eisenhower High School
Rialto, CA06-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Classroom support
- Student engagement
- Child safety training
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Instructional support
- Attention to detail
- CPR and first aid
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Verbal and written skills
- Professional and leadership
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Specialized Education Services Inc.
05.2025 - 05.2026
Substitute Special Circumstance Aide
Hanford Elementary School District
08.2024 - 02.2025
Security Guard
Allied Universal
05.2020 - 09.2020
Customer Service Representative
76 Gas Station
12.2019 - 01.2020
Seasonal Sales Clerk
Macy's
11.2019 - 12.2019
Courtesy Clerk
Staters Bros Market
11.2015 - 08.2019
Fulfillment Associate
Exact Staffing
07.2015 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teacher Education
West Hills College District
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
Diploma - General Studies
Eisenhower High School