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PARAPROFESSIONAL
Summary
Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curriculum, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide the highest level of education for each student. Caring teacher demonstrating skill in strategic classroom management and effective discipline. 3+ years working with students in a school setting to include special needs students. 3+ years working with special needs individuals.
Skills
  • Certified Teacher Assistant
  • IEP familiarity
  • Behavioral disorders knowledge
  • Standardized testing

  • Self-contained classrooms
  • MS Office proficient
  • Skilled in working with special needs children
  • Lesson planning expertise
Experience
09/2014
Paraprofessional Troy ISD － Troy, Tx
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Taught an average of amount of students per class.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks.
  • Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
  • Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
  • Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
09/2012 to 05/2014
Substitute Teacher Academy Independent School District － Academy, TX
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Taught an average of amount of students per class.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Relieved the classroom teacher during breaks.
  • Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
  • Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
  • Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
02/2010 to 06/2012
Old Teacher Busy Bee Day Care － Academy, TX
  • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Established a safe play environment for the children.
  • Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
  • Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
  • Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
04/2004 to 08/2008
Old Teacher Krenshaw Harris Academy － Temple, TX
  • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Established a safe play environment for the children.
  • Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time.
  • Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Monitored each student's educational progress with individualized charts and files.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
08/2000 to 01/2002
Training Assistant CCCMHMR － Temple, TX
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
  • Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
04/1998 to 09/2000
Training Assistant Bluebonnet Trails MHMR － Round Rock, TX
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
  • Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
  • Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
  • Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
  • Strategized with clinical team to prevent inmate diversion, abuse and recidivism.
 
 
 
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Education and Training
1995
High School Diploma Academy ISD - Little River Academy
Skills
I am experienced in lesson planning, materials, good communicator, fast learner,  self-motivated, classroom supervision experience. I am proficient in computer applications such as internet, Microsoft word, excel, email. I am familiar with power point and access. I am proficient in basic office equipment such as telephone, copier, fax, calculator and pa system.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Troy ISD
  • Academy Independent School District
  • Busy Bee Day Care
  • Krenshaw Harris Academy
  • CCCMHMR
  • Bluebonnet Trails MHMR

School Attended

  • Academy ISD - Little River Academy

Job Titles Held:

  • Paraprofessional
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Old Teacher
  • Training Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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