Dedicated, creative, and caring Paraprofessional that can work efficiently with students of diverse backgrounds, special learning and physical needs, and changeable abilities. Comprehensive knowledge of managing classroom instructional equipment, standard office tools, and maintaining curriculum schedule. Practical projects and teamwork experiences have revealed exceptional strengths in critical problem solving, analysis, project leadership. Outstanding ability to motivate, communicate with people at all levels and establish confidence and trusting relationships. Experienced Paraprofessional and eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment.
Skills
Maintaining Work Areas
Teacher Support and Collaboration
Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Helping Students with Special Needs
Creating Safe Learning Environment
Small Group and Individual Assistance
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Reading and Writing Support
Calm and Patient Demeanor
Classroom Support
Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
Work History
09/2012 to Current
Paraprofessional AideAntioch Charter Academy – Antioch, CA,
Ensure health and safety standards by performing housekeeping duties; arranging classroom and preparing materials to influence a positive learning environment, assisting teachers with lesson plans and weekly classroom activities, supervising students, and providing students with nurturing, fun, and positive environment.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
01/2002 to 05/2016
Customer Relations AssociateBass Pro Shops – Corbin, VA,
Maintained steady clientele to exceed sales objectives; readily assumed increasing responsibility by supervising large quantities of shipments and inventory; assisted management with store operations including scheduling and payroll; demonstrated flexibility by floating to various Janie and Jack locations
Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies, and services.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices, and upcoming company changes.
Provided information regarding charge accounts and loyalty programs.
Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
09/2008 to 06/2010
ParaprofessionalOptions For Youth - San Bernardino County – Rancho Cucamonga, CA,
Assisted preschool students with learning curiosity corner curriculum; documented each child’s daily development in preparation for reports; input daily attendance using PowerSchool
Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas to help display weekly themes.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
01/2007 to 06/2008
After School TeacherAlbany Charter School Network – Buffalo, NY,
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Conflict mediator between various ages; actively involved and interacted with students using age-appropriate activities; tutored students on developing positive social skills; influenced children to develop strong bonds and allowed them to make choices which aided in their development.
Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote a healthy, safe environment.
Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
Education
Expected in to to
No Degree: Family and Child Studies/Early and Middle Childhood Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ, GPA:
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