special education paraprofessional resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Dedicated, competent and compassionate Special Education Teacher offering wealth of experience in small group/individual instruction and supervising students between ages of four to ten. Highly educated individual with desire to work with students at a K-4 level. Knowledgeable in learning processes, lesson planning, IEP/504 implementation and creation, individualized learning and instruction strategies, behavior management, student engagement, executive function strategies, reinforcement strategies, individual needs of special education students, and classroom management.
Skills
Teaching and Instruction (group and individual)
Parental Interaction
Lesson Plan Implementation
Instructional Support
Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Special Education
Teaching
Lesson Planning
Verbal and written communication
Student progress reporting
Differentiated instruction
Classroom Management
Time management
Documentation
Goal and Objectives Implementation
Behavior Management
Work History
08/2015 to Current
Special Education ParaprofessionalPaulding County School District – Dallas, TX,
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.
Oversaw class of ten students when instructor was out of room.
Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Used IEP goals and objectives to determine student educational strategies.
Instructed students in three academic areas and two reading groups.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to developmentally challenged students.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Collaborated with regular education teacher to provide quality instruction for regular and special education students.
01/2020 to Current
Student TeachingTremont Consolidated School – City, STATE,
Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery
Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
Instructed students in writing, reading and math principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
Took over resource room classroom for 5 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase classroom GPAs and individual student success
Reported back to special education teacher about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress
Took detailed notes on teaching processes before designing lessons, adapting methods to classroom types and student interests
Provided group teaching in classroom setting, as well as individual student support
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics
Developed reading, writing, and math lesson plans for first, second, third and fourth grade students, took detailed notes on impact and adapted methods based on results
Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement and discipline when needed
Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches
Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses
Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility
Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
09/2012 to 06/2014
Long Term SubstituteMount Desert Island High School – City, STATE,
Taught physical education, health fitness and health education classes (on subjects such as: different types of health/wellness, alcohol/substance and drug use/abuse, suicide and depression symptoms and prevention, bullying/cyber bullying, stress management, nutrition, mental illness/mental health, teen dating violence and abuse, parenting, pregnancy and family, first aid, values, and different types of harassment)
Wrote lesson and unit plans for health education classes
Attended department meetings
Organized files, graded student work and wrote thorough letter to teacher at end of experience about how classes went and how students were doing
Completed progress reports and report cards
Attended 504 and IEP meetings and created accommodations for those students as well as productive completion plans
Contacted parents of students who were failing to make them aware and create plan of action to help students succeed
Filled in for other health and physical education classes taught by other teachers when need arose
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Followed all policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules
Education
Expected in 06/2020 to to
Masters of Education: Special Education Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ, GPA:
Expected in 05/2012 to to
Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology And Physical Education University of Maine - Orono, Maine, GPA:
Concentration in Health Education and Special Education.
Accomplishments
Dean's List 2008 & 2010
Scholar Athlete Award 2008
Kappa Delta Pi 2010-Present
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society 2020
4.0 GPA in Masters
3.354 in Bachelors
Certifications
State of Maine K-12 Teacher Certification (Physical Education and Health Education)
State of Maine K-12 Teacher Certification (Special Education)
Licensed State of Maine Daycare Provider 2006-Present
Maine Principal Association Cheerleading Coach and Official
Additional Information
Maine Roads to Quality-Maine Early Care and Education Career Development Center at Muskie School of Public Service (Maine Department of Health and Human Services), Accreditation level 4, 2010-Present
Adapted Physical Education Teacher's Assistant (University of Maine), 2010-2012
Camp Counselor (Mount Desert Island YMCA): Worked with children ages 3-14, taking them hiking, playing sports, doing activities, etc., 2006-2008.
Children's Bizarre (Mount Desert Island YWCA), helping children find gifts for their families during the holiday season, 1998-present
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