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PARAPROFESSIONAL
Professional Summary

Multi-talented paraprofessional withNumber 24 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules, patiently and confidently meeting the needs of students and teachers. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.

Skills
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Individual Instruction
  • Special education
  • Social development and integration
  • Teacher Support
  • Behavior Improvements
  • Safety Understanding
  • Teaching
  • Classroom support
  • Group and individual instruction
  • IEP compliance
  • Skill Building
Work History
Paraprofessional09/2012 to Current
Oak Hammock K-8 School – Port Saint Lucie, Florida
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 5 by reviewing lesson teachings and skills.
  • Implemented speech and sign language exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and icing encouragement.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Performed special tasks such as adapting work and the work area to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition as well as learning to voice and sign common objects and words.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers
  • Monitored students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call, seating and behavior to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Organized and guided activities for students, including Type, Type and Type
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks, using years of experience to maintain order and structure in classroom.
  • Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Paraprofessional09/1996 to 06/2012
Waits River Valley School – Waits River , Vermont
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Supported classroom teachers in implementing developmentally-appropriate curriculum for groups of students.
  • Created, prepared and executed plans for activities and lessons daily.
  • Organized and guided activities for students, including Phonemic awareness, writing and guided reading and life skills.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Performed special tasks such as adapting lessons and teaching life skills to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and loving encouragement.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Respite Care Provider and Home Provider07/1996 to 09/2005
White Mountain Mental Health – Littleton, NH
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
Education
Diploma06/1983Oliver Ames High School- North Easton, MA
Certifications
  • Certified para professional. 1/2006
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Oak Hammock K-8 School
  • Waits River Valley School
  • White Mountain Mental Health

School Attended

  • Oliver Ames High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Paraprofessional
  • Respite Care Provider and Home Provider

Degrees

  • Diploma 06/1983

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