Dakota Hoover
Kern County Sheriff's Office
2 Cypress Way Wofford Heights
9
years of professional experience
Proactive individual experienced in maintaining safety and order in diverse settings. Known for excellent communication and teamwork skills, contributing to effective conflict de-escalation and positive outcomes. Seeking to leverage expertise in support of community safety initiatives.
Work History
Sheriff's Aide
1 Year 5 Months- Helped to uphold the rules and regulations within a detentions environment.
- Ensured the safety and wellbeing of the people under my watch along with the Detentions Deputies I worked alongside.
- Helped to make sure that the unit's I was assigned to ran smoothly by assisting in getting inmates ready for programs, visits, etc.
Public Works Maintenance Worker I
1 Year 11 Months- Collaborated with team members to execute street cleaning and landscaping projects efficiently.
- Upheld strict safety standards both individually and within the team by adhering to established protocols during the execution of job duties.
- Enhanced public trust in city services through the consistent delivery of high-quality maintenance work on public infrastructure elements.
- Enhanced community safety by performing regular maintenance on public infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and buildings.
- Assisted in the closure of roads and redirection of the public during natural disasters alongside local law enforcement.
Paraprofessional
5 Years 3 Months- Facilitated effective communication between students, educators, and parents to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored new paraprofessionals on best practices in special education support and classroom engagement strategies.
- Developed and maintained organizational systems for tracking student behavior and academic performance data.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
Paraprofessional
1 Year 10 Months- Collaborated with teachers to enhance classroom management techniques and promote positive behavior interventions.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
- Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - General
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Skills
Delegation
Report prep
Conflict de-escalation
Records maintenance
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Timeline
Sheriff's Aide
Kern County Sheriff's Office
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Public Works Maintenance Worker I
Kern County Public Works
04.2023 - 03.2025Read More
Paraprofessional
South Fork Union Sch Dist
08.2020 - 06.2022Read More
Paraprofessional
Woodrow Wallace Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2023Read More
Cerro Coso Community College
Associate of Science from General
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Bakersfield College
Associate of Science from Natural Sciences
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