Ryley Finnigsmier
Highlands Ranch
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies, monitoring classroom activities, and development of behavioral management strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Paraprofessional
Summit View Elementary School
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported students in a high-needs, Special Education program, assisting in academic development, behavior management, and social-emotional learning for diverse learners.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with disabilities, ensuring alignment with state standards and providing tailored support to improve academic outcomes.
- Monitored student progress, and played an integral role in maintaining a positive and safe classroom environment, fostering student engagement and encouraging active participation among children with diverse needs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Cosmetologist
Glosshouz Day Spa
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Appointments included Blowouts, Brazilian Blowouts, Special Occasion Styling, Basic Haircuts, Highlighting, Hair Color, Root Touch Ups, Fashion Color, Beginners Hair Extension Weft move ups and Instillation, Basic Facials, Gel Manicures and Pedicures, Waxing, Laminations and Lift and Tints.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
- Educated clients on proper hair care techniques to promote healthier hair between appointments.
Front Desk Spa Attendant
The Woodhouse Day Spa
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported front desk operations including booking appointments, greeting guests upon arrival, processing payments accurately while maintaining confidentiality of client information.
- Developed positive working relationships with team members through effective communication and collaboration strategies.
Spa Attendant (Sales Associate/Front Desk)
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting guests.
- Sold spa memberships and spa products
- Responsible for cleaning the spa to ensure high standards of hygiene within the facility
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized spa environment.
Education
High School -
Mountain Vista High School
Highlands Ranch, Coloradoundefined
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 09.2019 - 05.2020
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Aveda Institute of Denver
Denver, Colorado 03.2022 - 02.2023
Skills
- Compassionate professional
- Accountable for tasks
- Effective time management
- Strong organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Calming techniques for kids
- Effective communication with children
- Practical skills development for kids
- Consistent integrity in actions
Certification
Licensed Cosmetologiest
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Summit View Elementary School
09.2024 - 05.2025
Cosmetologist
Glosshouz Day Spa
07.2023 - 08.2024
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Aveda Institute of Denver
03.2022 - 02.2023
Front Desk Spa Attendant
The Woodhouse Day Spa
12.2021 - 03.2022
Spa Attendant (Sales Associate/Front Desk)
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
06.2021 - 10.2021
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University of Nebraska Lincoln
09.2019 - 05.2020
High School -
Mountain Vista High School
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