Flexible and caring special education paraprofessional with a deep passion and love for students with special needs and limitations. Ready to learn and contribute to student success through effective collaboration under the direction of a certified teacher. Attentive to physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Focused on helping students build critical skills to increase academic performance, social integration, and physical capabilities based on their individual needs and deficits. Proficient in organization, differentiation, and de-escalation.
Skills
Attention to detail
Positive attitude
Organization and planning
Self-motivation
Microsoft Office proficient
Patient
Creativity
Time-management
Communication
Collaboration
Passionate
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Punctuality
Experience
01/2021 to Current
Instructional Technician-SPED ClusterNebo School District – City, STATE,
Assisted students by providing for special health care needs such as lifting, changing diapers, and feeding through percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes.
Assisted in the supervision, care and instruction of students with significant disabilities under the supervision of a certificated teacher in a medically fragile classroom.
Maintained confidentiality.
Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
Observed and documented student progress through preparing and maintaining accurate records in accordance to district standards.
Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities through the organization and preparation of instructional materials.
Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
Worked successfully with diverse groups including children with limited verbal skills.
Implemented educational and specific behavioral plans through one-on-one instruction.
Worked closely with team members to meet individualized education program (IEP) goals, to provide inclusive activities, and to create a safe classroom environment.
07/2018 to 07/2021
Seasonal Summer Tart Cherry ProcessingPayson Fruit Growers – City, STATE,
Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
Inspected materials and sorted items into piles or in containers according to type, size, condition, coloring or grade.
Communicated clearly and effectively with colleagues to facilitate workflow and troubleshoot issues needed.
Contributed to operational efficiency by maintaining cleanliness of conveyor and areas surrounding sorting line.
Weighed materials, products and containers to verify weights and quantities and accurately recorded data to generate inventory reports.
Attentively monitored machines which automatically measure, sort or inspect products, calibrating equipment settings to correct for process lags.
Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
Completed non-destructive tests and visual inspections continuously.
Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
Documented nonconformities immediately and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
05/2018 to 06/2019
Family NannySummer Simmons – City, STATE,
Cared for three girls, ages five, three, and two.
Developed a lasting, professional relationship with the family by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Followed nutrition guidelines to prepare meals and snacks and adhered to food safety protocols.
Reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Performed basic housekeeping duties, including laundry, and complete errands for household, including grocery shopping.
Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were not in the home.
Provided safe transportation of children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning, and play.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2018 to to
High School Diploma: Salem Hills High School - Salem, UT GPA:
4.0 GPA
Advanced Placement Student
Student Government- Sophomore Class Secretary, Junior Class President, and Student Body Officer of Community Service
Expected in to to
: Special Education Utah Valley University - Orem, UT GPA:
Minor in Autism Studies
Dean's List Honoree Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021
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