ALFRED WALLACE JR.
New Orleans
Summary
Physical Education Paraprofessional with over 9 years of experience enhancing classroom environments and student performance through tailored activities and effective communication. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere, contributing to a supportive and inclusive educational setting. Passionate about continuous improvement and dedicated to leveraging skills in student support and team leadership to drive positive outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6049
6049
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
PE PARAPROFESSIONAL
Algiers Charter Schools
New Orleans
08.2024 - Current
TEACHING ASSISTANT
InspireNola Charter Schools
New Orleans
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Communicate effectively with teachers, counselors and parents to determine the best way to present information for individual class needs.
- Address any student behavioral problems, calming disruptive students and escalating to the principal as needed.
- Followed outlined lesson plans in a variety of subjects and grade levels.
GREEN'S KEEPER
Audubon Golf Course
New Orleans
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained the golf course by performing tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming fairways and roughs.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance including repairing broken pipes or heads and replacing batteries in weather stations.
- Trimmed trees to improve visibility on the golf course and removed invasive plants from greens using hand tools like loppers and weeders.
MERCHANDISER
Sam's Club
Metairie
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained product and placement for correct signage and proper product facing.
- Responsible for cleaning, straightening, and assembling displays following measurement guidelines.
- Transported products to and from backroom to shelf location using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
OYSTER SHUCKER/LINE COOK
Galliano Restaurant
New Orleans
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Prepared high quality, great tasting meals.
- Insured proper food storage, cleanliness, safe food practices and adherence to State Health Dept standards.
- Fostered teamwork, safety, and professionalism.
- Assisted chefs with any task needed.
- Reviewed menus, production orders, and modified dietary needs to provide residents with quality food that suited their individual dietary needs.
- Followed standardized recipes to assure the highest quality of food served.
- Served and delivered food throughout the entire facility in a timely manner.
BANQUET HOUSING
Hyatt Regency (Global Staffing)
New Orleans
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Performed all tasks of setting up for weddings and private parties.
- Maintained a sanitary atmosphere for guests by thoroughly preparing and maintaining work areas.
- Manage and delegate tasks to banquet staff.
- Assist in serving, table set up, and table clearing in readiness for the next course.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Clarence L. Barney Head Start Center
New Orleans
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Provide support and oversight in the classroom alongside primary teacher to help ensure safety and quality learning for all students.
- Assist with lesson planning, materials prep and implementation of lessons to support kindergarten readiness.
- Oversee new physical education program, including outdoor activity and physical literacy skill building.
STUDENT WELDER
Nunez Community College
Chalmette
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Cleaned and maintained work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
- Assisted in laying out, positioning and fitting various parts for welding.
- Operated air arc gouger and grinders and set up hand and power tools to be used during the welding procedures.
- Adjusted valves, gauges and flames on equipment and handled compressed gas and oxygen cylinders to be used during the welding process.
- Examined completed pieces for conformity and quality.
Education
TECHNICAL COMPETENCY AREA - TACK WELDING -
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LouisianaLandry Walker High School -
Landry Walker High School
New Orleans, LouisianaAWS CERTIFICATION -
AWS
Skills
- Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Support
- Safety Protocols
- Physical Education
- Team Leadership
- Welding
- Food Service
- Equipment Operation
Certification
AWS CERTIFICATION, 04/01/15, AWS
Activities And Community Involvement
- Assistant Basketball Coach - Cohen High school (2021-2022)
- Basketball Team - Landry Walker High School (2013-2016)
- Football Team - Landry Walker High School (2015-2016)
- Baseball Team - Landry Walker High School (2014-2015)
- Talented art class - Landry Walker High School (2014-2017)
- Volunteer assistant to coach Behrman Gym (2015-present)
Timeline
PE PARAPROFESSIONAL
Algiers Charter Schools
08.2024 - Current
TEACHING ASSISTANT
InspireNola Charter Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
GREEN'S KEEPER
Audubon Golf Course
01.2021 - 07.2022
MERCHANDISER
Sam's Club
01.2020 - 01.2021
BANQUET HOUSING
Hyatt Regency (Global Staffing)
01.2017 - 06.2017
OYSTER SHUCKER/LINE COOK
Galliano Restaurant
12.2016 - 12.2019
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT
Clarence L. Barney Head Start Center
12.2016 - 05.2017
STUDENT WELDER
Nunez Community College
01.2016 - 05.2017
TECHNICAL COMPETENCY AREA - TACK WELDING -
Nunez Community College
Landry Walker High School -
Landry Walker High School
AWS CERTIFICATION -
AWS