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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Professional Summary

Dedicated Special Education Professional with 10+ years in Education as a Elementary and MIddle School Paraprofessional. Knowledgeable work experience in the Social Services industry as a Case Manager and Life and Employment coach.

Skills
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Student records management
  • MS Office, Excel, Office operations
  • Trained in CPI
  • Project Organization
  • Teacher and Instruction
  • Positive Communications
  • Team management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Elementary and Secondary education
  • Student Supervision/Safety procedures
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional, 09/2017 to Current
Academy School District 20 – Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Administered tests to class and graded papers.
  • Oversaw class of 20 students when instructor was out of room.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Collaborated with teachers to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Led small group activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet students individualized needs.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts in Core classes.
  • Guided activities for students, in Core and Exploratory classes.
  • Oversaw groups of up to 10 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Collaborated with teachers in implementing students IEP goals.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Administered state standardized tests.
  • Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Social Services Case Manager, 04/2015 to 08/2017
Goodwill Industries Of Southern Colorado – Colorado Springs, CO
  • Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
  • Provided group and individual counseling to identify, discuss and resolve problems and issues.
  • Referred clients and researched services that provided for individual needs and determined best options based on need and location.
  • Assisted clients in accessing services and benefits by providing education and information about community resources, successfully assisting 75+ clients in acquiring needed aid.
  • Identified community resources to support clients, including Food assistance, Medicaid and Housing community resources.
  • Established partnerships among community organizations, and government agencies to provide comprehensive care.
  • Used CBMS and data entry to create and prepare client reports and documentation.
  • Conducted Employment verifications and site visits with various agency partners.
  • Provided crisis intervention, guidance, and supportive counseling to clients.
  • Visited client homes and agencies partner agencies to provide support and case management services to clients, including SSI, Healthcare ,Housing, and physical and mental client services.
Special Education Paraprofessional, 10/2005 to 03/2012
Colorado Springs District 11 – Colorado Springs, CO
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
  • Oversaw class of 20 students when instructor was out of room.
  • Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Assisted with Occupational and Physical Therapies
Special Education Paraprofessional, 08/1999 to 10/2005
Oceanside Unified School District – Oceanside, California
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Collaborated with community agencies for Student employment
  • Assessed Site and student evaluations
  • Worked in partnership with teacher on goal objectives.
  • Enforced Work site contracts
  • Organized weekly field trips to teach Life and Social skills
  • Oversaw a student work crew of six students
  • Reported to Program Coordinator, Supervisor, School administration with student and employment progress.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/1995
El Camino High School - Oceanside, CA
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts And General Studies, 05/2005
Mira Costa College - Oceanside, California
Social Work Certification Program: Social Work, 05/2014
Pike Peak Community College - Colorado Springs, CO
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude
  • Awarded Phi Theta Psi Honor Society
  • Certifications in Case Management
  • Child Welfare
  • Social Services Technician
  • Substance Abuse Counseling.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Academy School District 20
  • Goodwill Industries Of Southern Colorado
  • Colorado Springs District 11
  • Oceanside Unified School District

School Attended

  • El Camino High School
  • Mira Costa College
  • Pike Peak Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Social Services Case Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 06/1995
    Associate of Arts : Liberal Arts And General Studies , 05/2005
    Social Work Certification Program : Social Work , 05/2014

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