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Zamariah Hursey

Plainfield

Summary

Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Guiding Light Autism Academy
Shorewood
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
  • Supported students with special needs during lessons and daily activities.
  • Collaborated with staff to prepare instructional materials and resources.
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance learning experiences.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.

Sales Associate

JD Sports
Joliet
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted customers in selecting sportswear and footwear to meet their needs.
  • Maintained store presentation by organizing merchandise and ensuring cleanliness.
  • Provided product knowledge to customers about new arrivals and promotions.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and targets.
  • Participated in inventory management by restocking shelves and tracking stock levels.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.

Sales Associate

Walmart
Joliet
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.

Hostess Manager

Cajun Boil and Bar
Joliet
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed seating arrangements to optimize guest flow and dining experience.
  • Trained new host staff on customer service standards and restaurant protocols.
  • Coordinated reservations and special events to enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Supervised daily operations of the front-of-house team for smooth service.
  • Organized waitlists and communicated wait times to guests efficiently.
  • Assisted with hiring decisions by interviewing prospective candidates and making recommendations based on their qualifications.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for the hostesses at all times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plainfield South
Plainfield, IL
05-2021

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Student engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Guiding Light Autism Academy
08.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

JD Sports
08.2023 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Walmart
03.2023 - 05.2023

Hostess Manager

Cajun Boil and Bar
10.2021 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Plainfield South

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