Michaela Byers
Hanover
Summary
Early on I have been passionate about my growth. I took initiative in my education by graduating high school a year early and jumped into the work force expanding and improving my skills. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. A professional hospitality worker with extensive experience in delivering high-quality service in busy dining settings. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving customer satisfaction. Versatile and reliable, adapting to changing needs and ensuring smooth operations through excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Experienced with creating supportive and engaging environments for children. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail in daily activities. Knowledge of fostering positive relationships and promoting child development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional Aide
ESS Education
Dillsburg, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Working at northern middle school I have been assigned the roll of a 1:1 emotional support aid. Here I am supporting one student with emotional regulation needs and social regulation needs.
Assistant
Little Blessings Daycare
Spring Grove, PA
10.2023 - 12.2023
- 1. Greet parents
- 2. Sign children in
- 3. Create lesson plans
- 4. Organize lessons
- 5. Plan age appropriate activities
Server
Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community
New Oxford, PA
04.2022 - 10.2023
- While working for the brethren home I gained knowledge of how the elderly minds work. I served food for the restaurant that had in the one building. I learned to be patient and to be helpful as their minds moved slower than normal. I realized that we were important to them because they do not get to see family often so we became their family. I learned how to work around their disability’s each and every resident had. I expanded my knowledge with a POS system and better hospitality work.
Line Cook/Food Runner/host
Burbon mill
New Oxford, PA
01.2022 - 09.2023
- While working here as a cook I learned how to cook food properly in a food safe way. I cooked using a flat top, deep fryer, and an oven. At the Burbon Mill we made a wide variation of food from seafood to steak to snacking food. I gained knowledge about how to properly cook certain fish and steak. I resigned due to a better job offer at a different location
Dishwasher/Food Runner/busser
The new Oxford social and athletic club
New Oxford, PA
01.2020 - 06.2022
- While working with the social club I have gained experience of reading food tickets, serving food to the appropriate tables, carrying heavy trays, and working around the servers needs.
Dishwasher
Rosie's Restaurant
New Oxford, PA
11.2020 - 03.2021
- While working for this restaurant I gained the experience of moving with a pace. I started off as a dishwasher but as I gained more knowledge I was moved to being a server, then a cook. I worked with a wide range of age and mental illness. But I learned to take orders from costumers, putting the orders into a POS, and delivering their food. I moved fast as tables filled fast and were hardly ever empty. I resigned my position due to a switch in ownership
Education
High School Diploma - Junior High School Education
New Oxford High School
New Oxford, PA05.2023
Skills
- Host/Hostess
- POS
- Food industry
- Food Production
- Basic math
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Handling
- Classroom Management
- Experience working with students
- Customer service
- Emotional support
- Behavior management
- Classroom experience
- Upselling
- Math
- Food Safety
- Busser
- Cashiering
- Food Service
- Cooking
- Guest relations
- Serving Experience
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning Experience
- Cash Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food runner
- Student supervision
- Data collection
- Sensory integration
- Autism spectrum support
- Instructional support
- Learning disability support
- Seizure management
- IEP implementation
- Confidentiality
- Friendly and outgoing
- Computer skills
- Patient
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Organization and prioritization
- Relationship building
- Parent communication
- Safety
- Small group and individual assistance
- Documentation
- Small group instruction
- Activity planning
- Schedule management
- IEP compliance
- Behavior modification
- Learning strategies
- Educational support
Certification
- CPR Certification
- October 2023 to October 2025
Languages
English - Expert
Spanish - Intermediate
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Paraprofessional Aide
ESS Education
09.2024 - Current
Assistant
Little Blessings Daycare
10.2023 - 12.2023
Server
Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community
04.2022 - 10.2023
Line Cook/Food Runner/host
Burbon mill
01.2022 - 09.2023
Dishwasher
Rosie's Restaurant
11.2020 - 03.2021
Dishwasher/Food Runner/busser
The new Oxford social and athletic club
01.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma - Junior High School Education
New Oxford High School