Andria Simonson
Saint Paul
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.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Pilot knob elementary
Eagan
09.2025 - Current
- Supported teachers in daily classroom activities and lesson preparation.
- Assisted students with special needs during instructional time.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Organized and maintained classroom supplies and educational materials.
Shift supervisor
Wendys
West Saint Paul
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Trained new staff on procedures and customer service best practices.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated supply orders for the restaurant.
- Led team meetings to discuss goals, schedules, and performance updates.
- Enforced safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to enhance satisfaction.
- Monitored employee performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Implemented efficient workflows to optimize service speed during peak hours.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to quality standards.
Overnight stocker inbound
Target
West Saint Paul
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted in unloading and sorting incoming shipments promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in stock areas.
- Monitored stock levels to identify replenishment needs swiftly.
- Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure product availability.
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
West Saint Paul
10.2009 - 04.2025
- Demonstrated best practices in customer service to promote a positive dining experience.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to design engaging lessons that aligned with organizational objectives.
- Supported management in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Making sure customers needs are taken care of.
- Facilitated training sessions for new team members on operational procedures.
waitress
People's Cafe
Cambridge
07.1999 - 07.2006
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced café environment.
- Took and processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Managed payments and handled cash transactions securely.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items to answer customer inquiries.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Cambridge High School
Skills
- Behavior management
- Special needs assistance
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Special education support
Additional Information
I have great customer service skills. I'm friendly with people. I can multitask while cooking food and answering another customer's needs.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Pilot knob elementary
09.2025 - Current
Shift supervisor
Wendys
03.2025 - 09.2025
Overnight stocker inbound
Target
07.2024 - 07.2025
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
10.2009 - 04.2025
waitress
People's Cafe
07.1999 - 07.2006
High school or equivalent -
Cambridge High School