Michelle D. Rice is applying for a position and has included her resume. She has a Master's degree in Adult Education from Park University and is currently a paraprofessional working with children with disabilities. She has experience working for various organizations, including as a teacher for Early Head Start and a mentor for teen mothers. She is seeking new opportunities that allow her to continue helping others and pursuing her goals.

1. Michelle D. Rice M. Ed
517 Cypress Ave
Kansas City, Missouri 6412
mdrice39@gmail.com
(816) 612 - 2585
Dear Human Resource,
I am interested in applying for a position at your organization or company. As a
graduate of Park University of Kansas City, I have the educational background and
occupational experience to meet the needs of your organization.
At the present time, I am a paraprofessional for children with disabilities in the
C.A.S.T.L.E.S Program at Center School District and have received a Master’s degree at
Park University in Adult Education. I am challenged to be a critical thinker, creative,
nurturing, and most of all, empathetic of the individual’s needs I serve.
I take pleasure in being a lifelong learner; seeking educational leadership, and
volunteering opportunities; that further enables me to pursue my goals in life, to be a
helper.
My combined range of experience and abilities is what makes me a positive
contribution to your organization. I would welcome an interview and hope to hear from
you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Michelle D. Rice

2. Qualification Highlights
Model professionalism amongst the children, family and staff.
Responsible for directly supervising day to day operations.
Have been part of a mentoring program supporting teens and parenting mothers.
Skilled to work with people in crisis.
Work well independently or on a team.
Beginner researcher.
Proficiency in program development, presentation, and group facilitation.
Professional Experience
A proven leader with years of educational and guidance experience, with infants,
young children, school age children, and young adults.
Have been part of a classroom team assisting the individualized learning, growth
and development of each child.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum
guidelines according to state and schools standards.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws and
administrative policies.
Complete all required documentation timely.
Assist families in establishing individualized goals and a plan to accomplish those
goals.
Ability to work collaboratively with other service providers.
Strong knowledge and commitment to serving families of diverse social and
economic backgrounds.
Use demonstrable devices, audio – visuals aids, and other equipment materials to
supplement presentations.

3. Work Experience
Literacy Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Adult Literacy Volunteer March 2014 - Present
Full Employment Council (Intern) Kansas City, MO
Career Readiness Instructor May 2015 – August 2015
Center School District Kansas City, MO
Paraprofessional in Autism August 2013 - Present
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Early Head Start Teacher January 2006 – August 2013
Start Right Teen MOMs Truman Medical Kansas City, MO
Teen Mom Mentor October 2008 - December 2009
Education
Park University Kansas City, MO
Masters of Adult Education December 2015
University of Phoenix Kansas City, MO
Bachelors of Science Business Management June 2009
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City, MO
Child Development Associates December 2008

4. Trainings
Rose Brooks Center - Domestic Violence Shelter Kansas City, MO
Stages of Healing: Recovery of the Lost Self November, 2015
University of Missouri – Kansas City Kansas City, MO
Establishing a Nonprofit Organization Kansas City, MO
Center School District Kansas City, MO
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) November, 2015
Center School District Kansas City, MO
Strategies to Help Outlast the Most Challenging Behaviors December, 2015
Upcoming Trainings
Zion Grove Baptist Church Kansas City, MO
Social Injustice and Development January, 2016
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Online
Social Development March, 2016

5. Michelle D. Rice
517 Cypress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
mdrice39@gmail.com
(816) 612-2585
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REFERENCES:
Tiffany Fixter
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(816) 351 - 5085
Zaneta M. Lovell
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(816) 606-4251
Tanya Moreland
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(913) 626 -7307
Shannon Gomez
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(816) 739 - 9897