MARIA WALLIN
Minneapolis
Summary
Special Needs Paraprofessional with over 11 years of experience in education and customer service, specializing in crafting customized lesson plans and overseeing classroom activities to meet diverse learning requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Selling Specialist
Bare Minerals
Maple Grove
07.2020 - 05.2026
- Educated customers on product features and benefits to drive informed purchasing decisions.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging in-store displays and promotions.
- Conducted thorough product demonstrations to showcase effectiveness and usage techniques.
- Built strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and company policies for effective onboarding.
- Demonstrated a thorough knowledge of all products available for sale.
- Recommended additional products or services based on customer needs.
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Anoka-Hennepin School District
Anoka
09.2020 - 01.2026
- Supported students with special needs in daily classroom activities and learning tasks.
- Assisted with implementing behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Provided one-on-one support during academic and social activities throughout the school day.
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
- Helped develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors in an effective manner.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Edina
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Processed prescription orders accurately and efficiently for customers.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked medications as needed.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE -
Hennepin Technical College
Bloomington, MN01.2024
CNA CERTIFICATE - Nursing
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN01.2003
Skills
- Sales techniques
- Sales goals achievement
- Product knowledge
- Medication dispensing
- Prescription processing
- Patient education
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- OTC recommendations
- Supporting pharmacy operations
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
National Pharmacy Technician Certification
EMT
National Pharmacy Technician Certification
EMT
Languages
English, Native
Assessment
Home health aide skills, Proficient, 07/20
Timeline
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Anoka-Hennepin School District
09.2020 - 01.2026
Selling Specialist
Bare Minerals
07.2020 - 05.2026
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2014 - 05.2017
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE -
Hennepin Technical College
CNA CERTIFICATE - Nursing
Normandale Community College