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Cecilia Gehris

Mechanicsville

Summary

Dedicated and dynamic professional focused on animal advocacy and community service. Skilled in developing initiatives that promote safety and well-being for animals and community members. Track record of fostering inclusive environments that address diverse needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education COMPASS Program

SMCPS Greenview Knolls Elementary School
Great Mills
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted teachers with record keeping tasks such as attendance taking and grading papers.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional skills.
  • Developed and implemented students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
  • Maintained an orderly environment within assigned classrooms while promoting a safe learning atmosphere.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Provided services and support to students with mild to moderate disabilities
  • Effectively collaborated with teachers to develop instructional/ behavioral plans and protocols in accordance with student needs.
  • Frequently worked under pressure
  • Maintained appropriate safety standards when assisting students during arrival and departure.

Paraeducator, Special Education SAIL program

SMCPS Esperanza Middle School
Lexington Park
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided individualized attention and caretaking to students with developmental needs, adaptive and daily life skills, including but not limited to toileting, dressing, feeding self-help, and adaptive equipment/ positioning, lifting and carrying students.
  • Supervised and monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and other areas.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Operates, develops, and maintains classroom educational equipment as needed.
  • Maintain appropriate safety standards during arrival and departure.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Waitress

Silver Diner
Waldorf
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Greeted customers warmly and provided menus upon arrival.
  • Took customer orders accurately and entered them into the system.
  • Assisted in setting up and cleaning dining areas before and after shifts.
  • Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.

Cashier

Wawa
Charlotte Hall
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
  • Trained new cashiers on register operation and customer service protocols.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.

Cashier, Museum Docent

Oldest Wooden School House in The USA
Saint Augustine
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Implemented effective problem-solving techniques to resolve customer issues swiftly.
  • Maintaining gardens and historic buildings in accordance with Florida Historical Society standards.
  • In-depth knowledge of building and cultural history.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout areas during busy shifts.
  • Offered friendly service to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Effectively educating the public about the early history of Florida's educational system, providing additional information when required.

Cashier

Mckay’s food and Drug
Leonardtown
01.2015 - 06.2018
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Bagged, boxed or gift-wrapped sold merchandise per customer's request.
  • Assisted customers with food selection, inquiries and order customization requests.
  • Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
  • Recommended alternative items if product was out of stock.
  • Organized the store by returning all merchandise to its proper place.
  • Kept register clean, as well as surrounding registers and work areas.

Education

High school diploma - General education

Chopticon High School
Morganza, MD
06-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary education

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL

Skills

  • Behavioral management
  • Record keeping
  • Individualized caretaking
  • Creative problem solver
  • Quick learner
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Ability to effectively communicate with team members and the general public
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Risk communication and conflict resolution experience
  • Patience and tolerance for visual and auditory stimulation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education COMPASS Program

SMCPS Greenview Knolls Elementary School
07.2022 - 07.2023

Paraeducator, Special Education SAIL program

SMCPS Esperanza Middle School
05.2021 - 06.2022

Waitress

Silver Diner
04.2019 - 08.2020

Cashier

Wawa
10.2018 - 03.2019

Cashier, Museum Docent

Oldest Wooden School House in The USA
10.2017 - 06.2018

Cashier

Mckay’s food and Drug
01.2015 - 06.2018

High school diploma - General education

Chopticon High School

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary education

Flagler College

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