Vickie Adams
Shreveport
Summary
Detail oriented hard worker with a background of diverse skills and capabilities. Known for ability to do great work, even under pressure.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K SPED Paraprofessional
Caddo Parish School Board
Shreveport, LA
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted special education teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students with disabilities.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to enhance educational outcomes.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans under the guidance of certified staff members.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance skills in special education practices.
- 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.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Substitute Teacher
Caddo Parish School Board
Shreveport, LA
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a positive and respectful learning environment.
- Assisted in the development of lesson plans, enhancing overall educational quality within classrooms.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Title Clerk
Barker Auto Sales
Shreveport, LA
05.2009 - 10.2020
- Processed title documents for vehicle sales and transfers, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Coordinated with financial institutions to verify lien releases and ensure timely processing of title applications.
- Streamlined title processing workflows, reducing turnaround time for customer requests by implementing best practices.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy, identifying discrepancies to prevent delays in title issuance.
- Collaborated with dealership management to enhance customer service strategies related to title inquiries and issues.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail in verifying ownership documents and registration forms.
- Calculated and remitted state sales tax, service, and other charges.
- Conducted thorough research on lien releases, ensuring proper documentation was obtained for each transaction.
- Collected taxes and fees, submitted payments and issued receipts.
First Assistant Manager
Johnny's Pizza House
Shreveport, LA
03.1999 - 02.2009
- Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving stock accuracy.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing coverage during peak business hours.
- Assisted in recruiting top talent for various positions within the store, contributing to a high-performing team.
- Led a dynamic team of employees, fostering a positive work environment and promoting growth opportunities.
- Established rapport with customers through personalized interactions that fostered loyalty while driving repeat business.
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and maintaining financial security.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier CitySkills
- Data entry
- Record keeping
- Operational efficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Deadline management
- Task management
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Goal setting and achievement
Timeline
Pre-K SPED Paraprofessional
Caddo Parish School Board
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Caddo Parish School Board
11.2022 - 06.2024
Title Clerk
Barker Auto Sales
05.2009 - 10.2020
First Assistant Manager
Johnny's Pizza House
03.1999 - 02.2009
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Bossier Parish Community College