Alexandra Picard
Sunset
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a positive attitude and effective communication skills, experienced as a Teacher's Assistant at the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Successfully fostered children's development through engaging activities while maintaining a safe and organized environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office, enhancing collaboration and presentation of educational materials.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Academy of the Sacred Heart
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Encouraged positive social interactions among students during group play and learning activities.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and adapt strategies as needed.
- Supported children''s emotional, social, and cognitive development through active engagement in various classroom activities.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current on early childhood education trends.
Customer Service Representative
Insurance Resource Group
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed and cataloged the health insurance and ancillary benefits of numerous corporations.
- Managed employee disability claims, along with long- and short-term disability.
- Presented benefits packages to potential customers using Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and PowerPoint.
- Created benefits proposals using Microsoft Excel.
- Aided corporations in enrolling their employees in benefits programs, and company employees in selecting their benefits.
Sole Proprietor
Ali's Cleaning Service
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained commercial and residential properties across Acadiana.
- Worked with clients to develop custom schedules for individual needs.
Cosmetologist
Bella Bella
03.2016 - 10.2016
- I worked with clients in a one-on-one setting.
- Marketed sellable products by using them in conjunction with personal ability to maximize client satisfaction.
Cosmetologist
Spa Mizan
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Created and managed a list of clients.
- Specialized in haircuts and hair coloring.
- Promoted products to supplement services offered, regularly leading to tertiary product sales.
Administrative Assistant
Tanner Services, LLC
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Input and manage sensitive documents within a company-wide filing system.
- Provided an initial point of contact for customers.
- Responded to inquiries regarding total services offered.
Education
Trade - Cosmetology
Cosmetology Training Center
Lafayette, LA08-2014
High School Diploma -
Church Point High School
Church Point, LA05-2010
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Academy of the Sacred Heart
07.2023 - 06.2025
Customer Service Representative
Insurance Resource Group
02.2020 - 11.2020
Sole Proprietor
Ali's Cleaning Service
07.2019 - 02.2020
Cosmetologist
Bella Bella
03.2016 - 10.2016
Cosmetologist
Spa Mizan
11.2014 - 03.2016
Administrative Assistant
Tanner Services, LLC
06.2010 - 09.2012
Trade - Cosmetology
Cosmetology Training Center
High School Diploma -
Church Point High School