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Jessica Claire
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Summary

Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for all students. Paraprofessional versed in planning and setting up classrooms conducive to learning process, as well as individual and social development. CPR and First Aid certified. Caring and organized in maintaining classroom spaces and supervising groups. Learns quickly and confidently uses technology to assist with communications, recordkeeping and small group instruction. Focused on helping each student reach full potential. Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking. Paraprofessional offers over ten years in 3 to 4 years olds and just recently special education classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management.

Motivated Paraprofessional with solid 10-year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping, and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow.

Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy, and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.

Skills
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Activity oversight
  • Skill building support
  • Patient
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Arts and crafts
  • Individual instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Enrichment activities
  • Teacher assistance
  • Childcare management software
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Educational support
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Behavior modification
  • IEP familiarity
Experience
Paraprofessional, 08/2021 to Current
Harvest Preparatory AcademySan Luis, AZ,
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly
  • Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Teacher, 04/2016 to 07/2021
Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL,
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
  • Maintained system required passing rate for years
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking
  • Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
  • Edit or add your own
  • Orked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Lead Teacher, 02/2014 to 03/2016
Munson Medical CenterCadillac, MI,
  • Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
  • Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education
  • Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
  • Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and elevated average GPA
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success
  • Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula
  • Created after-school program to enhance student involvement in school processes
  • Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores
  • Worked with staff to raise funds new classroom technology and trained teachers on use
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
Teacher's Assistant, 03/2009 to 05/2013
Southwest Key ProgramsMidland, TX,
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
Education and Training
Associate Of Applied Science: Early Childhood, Expected in 12/2020 to Georgia Northwestern Technical College - Rome, GA
GPA:
Early Childhood Program Administration & Child Development Specialist: , Expected in to - ,
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School Attended

  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Paraprofessional
  • Teacher
  • Lead Teacher
  • Teacher's Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate Of Applied Science
  • Early Childhood Program Administration & Child Development Specialist

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