Enthusiastic and motivated paraprofessional with four years experience in working in close collaboration with support staff and special education staff to provide quality curriculum and functional instruction to special needs students with moderate to serve disabilities grades K-5.
Skills
Familiarity with IEP & IEP goal setting
Classroom management
Behavior modification
Individual instruction
Behavioral improvements
Needs assessment
Competent in Smartboard technology
Skill building support
Behavior modeling
Maintaining safe environments
One-on-one and small group instruction
Compassionate
Patient
Record keeping
Team building
Education and Training
ClaireUniversity Of The CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYExpected in 05/2022 ā āBachelor of Science:Elementary Education - GPA:
Currently working on obtaining my BS in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education. I will have all of my classes completed by May 2022 with just needing to complete my student teaching. Once I have completed my BS in Elementary Education I will be applying to obtain my MSD certification through Traineeship program at NKU.
Major in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Special Education (LBD certification)
Certifications
First aid and CPR certification
Experience
Edina, Mn Public Schools - Paraprofessional Edina, MN, 09/2017 - Current
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency
Advised teachers regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition
Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers
Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses
Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors
Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs students
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics
Observed and documented behaviors and actions of students
Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments
Supervised students and maintained security
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays
Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
Administered minor first aid to injured students
Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
Cpp Investment Board - Paraprofessional - Club 21 San Francisco, CA, 01/2018 - Current
Provided one-on-one and small group assistance to students in Club 21 for Reading, Writing and Math for grades 1st-5th grade.
Helped students with subject knowledge as well as general abilities in learning, studying and retaining information.
Greet parents and document student pick up.
Assisted teacher and Director with instruction/enrichment activities and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
New York Kids Club - Office Manager Brooklyn, NY, 06/2016 - 09/2017
Oversaw day-to-day office operations, including receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Greeted parents/guardians at drop-off and pick-up of their child.
Collected payments, provided statements and reviewed account history with parents/guardians.
Reviewed lesson plans for all classrooms prior to them being implemented in the classroom.
Monthly observations of each classroom making sure it was within Kentucky ALL STARS guidelines.
Worked with Teachers and Assistant Teachers of all classrooms to help provide daily lessons to meet Kentucky ALL STARS requirements.
The Child Connection Daycare Center LLC - Lead Preschool Teacher City, STATE, 06/2015 - 06/2016
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
Created a safe, developmentally-appropriate environment for the children
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
Abided by all local regulations as well as safety protocols
Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
Developed well-managed classroom of 20-24 children
Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent
Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
The Child Connection Daycare, LLC - Lead Teacher Infant -3 Year Olds City, STATE, 03/2012 - 06/2015
Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
Administered and documented results of student assessments.
Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
Planned field trips and classroom events to enhance learning through fun activities.
Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
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