Ali Taghipour

Experience

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  Driveware

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2012

  Data Entry Operator

  • Insert customer and account data by inputting information from source documents within time limits.• Compile, verify accuracy, and sort information according to priorities to prepare source data for computer entry.• Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibilities if possible and check output.

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  Juice It Up!

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  Associate Sales Representative

  • Keeping the work environment neat and clean.• Ensuring that all products or merchandise are placed in their respective areas.• Ensuring that all stock is replenished.• Helping customers locate merchandise or find suitable alternatives.• Being knowledgeable about the benefits and uses of each product.• Greeting customers with a positive demeanor.• Maintaining an enthusiastic and upbeat personality.• Handling sales transactions, which may include operating cash registers. Show less

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  Riverside County Workforce Development Center

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2015

  Paid Student Intern

  • Contacts customers and completes customer call sheets referring to customer satisfaction, suggestions for improved service, customer referrals, and reordering reminder calls. • Maintains a successful call rate of six calls per hour. • Ensures that undisclosed customer needs and problems are properly and efficiently dealt with. • Helped customers with computer-specific needs at the resource center.

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  Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising

  Jul 2015 - May 2016

  Automotive Technician

  • Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotation, and changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters. • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.• Ensures the shop remains clean and well organized. Show less

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  Critical Care Education

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2022

  Assistant Manager

  ● Collaborated with the manager to develop, plan, and execute organizational strategies aimed at optimizing day-to-day operations.● Designed employee work schedules and established weekly performance objectives that align with company goals.● Monitored and evaluated employee performance metrics, ensuring alignment with set objectives, and providing timely feedback.● Assisted in the formulation and implementation of company policies, while also ensuring strict adherence by all employees.● Successfully resolved customer complaints and inquiries, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.● Managed multi-channel marketing campaigns, including the use of Facebook Ads, MailChimp, and Google Ads/Analytics to boost visibility and engagement. Show less

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  WestEd

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Child Assessor

  ● Administered standardized Woodcock-Johnson assessments to evaluate the reading abilities of elementary school students as part of a research study.● Rigorously adhered to all research study protocols, guidelines, and quality standards under the supervision of study leads.● Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary research team, contributing to data collection and preliminary analysis.● Utilized specialized software for data entry and analysis, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of research data.● Assisted in the preparation of progress reports and preliminary findings for internal reviews. Show less

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  Insight Academy

  May 2022 - Nov 2022

  2nd Grade Teacher

  ● Developed and implemented an engaging curriculum focused on ethics and religious studies, aligned with the educational goals of the school.● Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and interactive activities, to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote student engagement.● Administered assessments and evaluations to measure student progress, adapting teaching techniques to address gaps in understanding.● Collaborated with parents/guardians through regular communication to discuss student performance and behavioral development.● Designed and distributed educational materials, including handouts, worksheets, and assignments, that complemented in-class instruction. Show less

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  ProCare Therapy

  Sept 2022 - now

  Special Education Paraprofessional

  ● Assist in implementing and tracking the progress of Individualized Education Program goals and objectives for assigned students.● Provide one-on-one or small group instruction to students under the supervision of a certified teacher.● Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans, assisting with de-escalation techniques and providing positive reinforcement.● Aid the lead teacher in preparing materials, setting up activities, and ensuring a structured learning environment.● Track and record student performance and behavior data to assist in progress monitoring and reporting.● Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in the classroom and during school-related activities, including field trips.● Facilitate communication between students with communication challenges and their peers and educators, including the use of tools like augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Show less