Debbie Smith
Sunnyvale
Summary
Dedicated Education Teacher with 5+ years of classroom
experience. Skilled in fostering an inclusive learning
environment and cultivating critical thinking skills. I have
participated in creating classroom settings that generate a
safe space for young people at all levels and with all needs. I
am highly motivated to guide development, overcome
boundaries, and accelerate learning for students with
diverse and challenging needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Whiskey Oak Seasonings
11.2023 - Current
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Paraprofessional
Sunnyvale School District
04.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and special education staff
to develop and implement IEPs for students with
disabilities. - Resourcefully managed student records, including
attendance, grades, and assessment data. - Demonstrated a commitment to student learning
through creative instruction and differentiated learning strategies. - Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Sales Associate
Leigh's Favorite Books
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
Canada College
Redwood City, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/ Child Development
Cal State, East Bay
Hayward, CAMulti-Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching
Notre Dame De Namur
Belmont, CASkills
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Inclusive
- Work Ethic
- Communication
- Curious
Accomplishments
- Encouraged and maintained gentle discipline and
cooperation - Acted as lead teacher during breaks and maintained order and safety in the classroom and playground
- Provided additional instruction for individuals and small
groups in basic concepts such as shapes, colors and
alphabet. - Supported the 95% Reading Program and assisted students with IEP’s or 504's ensuring the students’ success
- Developed and introduced displays to support teachers
lesson delivery - Maintained classroom and collaboratively organized and
sanitized all areas of the environment - Successfully implemented practice exercises enabling
students to succeed
Timeline
Sales Associate
Whiskey Oak Seasonings
11.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Sunnyvale School District
04.2014 - Current
Sales Associate
Leigh's Favorite Books
04.2013 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
Canada College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/ Child Development
Cal State, East Bay
Multi-Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching
Notre Dame De Namur