I am a Versatile, seasoned Paraprofessional with years of 18 plus years experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities to facilitate the best possible educational environment.
I am also an organized planner, classroom manager and educational support professional ready to help students grow and learn. Brings strong desire to positively impact students' lives. Knowledgeable about school processes and improvement strategies focused on all types of learners.
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Progress reporting
Early childhood for ages 0- 5th grade and Special education for 9th - 12th grades
Early Childhood instruction
IEP familiarity
Technology-based strategies
Student learning support
Individual instruction
Teacher assistance
Reporting requirements
Classroom support
Educational support
Social integration
Classroom inclusion
Experience
Paraprofessional Educator, 04/2002 - 05/2020 Franklin County High School – City, STATE,
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
Supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Organized classroom, placing books back on shelves and replenished supplies as needed to keep areas well-maintained and organized.
Supervised 1-15 students on field trips by performing head counts and maintaining group proximity to account for all children in busy, public environments.
Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
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.
Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
Kept over 5 students safe in classroom and outside environments.
Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Educator, 08/2001 - 04/2002 Franklin County High School – City, STATE,
Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
Handled diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
Kept audio-visual supplies and equipment organized and ready for classroom use.
Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups.
Prepared, duplicated and collated teaching materials to help students better understand learning concepts.
Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
Handled diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
Assisted several teachers with activities for toddlers and preschool aged children.
Supervised children while in outdoor play areas.
Cared for infants, toddlers, and pre-school aged children.
Education and Training
GED: , Expected in 03/1994 - Department of Tech. And Adult Education - Gainesville, GA, GPA:
Associate of Applied Science: Early Childhood Education, Expected in 02/2012 - Ashworth College - Norcross, GA GPA:
Activities and Honors
In 2016, I received the Philip Wright award and was given the HERO (Helping ,Educating, Relating, Over and Beyond) award given by the Franklin County Board of Education.
Certifications
I have a current Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate and a current Georgia Clearance Certificate.
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