Enthusiastic Paraprofessional and classroom support aide knowledgeable about education improvement plans and approaches. Offering 10 years' in education working with all students. Tech-savvy and adept user of Google Classroom, zoom and various classroom technologies. Knowledgeable about school processes and improvement strategies focused on differentiated learners. I am a motivated educator with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments.
Skills
Special needs
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Differentiated learning techniques
Student assessment and achievement
Interactive teaching/learning
Classroom management
Learning assessments
Creative lesson plan development
Course material development
Coaching
Experience
08/2015 to Current
Special Education ParaprofessionalLighthouse Academies – North Little Rock, AR,
Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve life-long educational goals.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on lessons to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate strategies which addressed individual learning styles.
Employed wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
Assisted teachers with assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading as needed.
Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
Instructed special needs students in Math and Language Arts using assistive technologies.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies, especially now with online learning.
10/2015 to 05/2016
Special Education ParaprofessionalLighthouse Academies – Pine Bluff, AR,
Advised the instructor regarding student behavior or issues that required immediate addressing.
Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Arranged and led activities for students, including Math and Writing skills.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 2 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts and writing exercises.
Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Incorporated technology into classrooms to maximize student progress and understanding of course material.
Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
08/2012 to 10/2015
Special Education ParaprofessionalLighthouse Academies – Gary, IN,
Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition using action cards.
Met one-on-one with autism students, utilizing customized behavioral plans.
Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
Collaborated with teacher to develop effective, individualized learning strategies.
Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and coordinate meetings.
Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout day.
Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Wrote daily and weekly lesson plans.
Arranged and led activities for students, including differentiated instruction and one-on-one.
Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Used games, worksheets to help build cognitive skills, and problem-solving exercises and repetition to assist students in learning foundational educational concepts.
08/2010 to 06/2012
Assistant Teacher Save The Children – Nashville, TN,
Arranged and led activities for students, including Math and Language Arts.
Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
Created individualized reading learning centers to improve program delivery.
Delivered exemplary instructor support by assisting with curriculum development, administering tests and grading papers.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Educated students, maximized learning capabilities and sharpened classroom interest through effective instructional techniques.
Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 5 by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts and comprehension.
Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Education and Training
Expected in
: Elementary Education Oglala Lakota College - Kyle, SD, GPA:
Expected in 05/2016
Paraprofessional Certificate of Completion: Special Education Department of Public Instruction - Bismarck, ND, GPA:
Completed professional development in Special Education Paraprofessional public instruction in 2016. The certificate was issued in 2017.
Expected in 12/2016
Educational Training For Parents And Staff of Native American Students.: Education Lakota Nations Education Conference - Rapid City, SD, GPA:
Expected in 11/2017
Certificate of Completion: Initial Mind-Body Medicine The Center For Mind-Body Medicine - Kyle, SD, GPA:
Completed professional development in integrating mind-body medicine into clinical practice, medical education and trauma healing.
Expected in 12/2017
WKSP: Autism: Strategies: Special Education University of South Dakota - Vermillion, SD GPA:
Completed professional development with the University of South Dakota through completing a workshop online on Autism: Strategies, earning 6 credits towards College.
Expected in 09/2020
Education Department Praxis Preparation Study Session : Elementary Education Oglala Lakota College - Kyle, SD, GPA:
Education Department Praxis Preparation Study Session 2020-2021
Virtual Seminar in Zoom, a Praxis Preparation Seminar.
Expected in 09/2020
Career Development Workshop For Education Majors: Elementary Education Oglala Lakota College - Kyle, SD, GPA:
A Career Development Workshop for Education Majors focusing on the following: InTASC Portfolio Workshop (advanced and beginners portfolio workshop) and Making a Good Impression Workshop (Application for Teacher Preparation Program, cover letter and resume development, and interviewing skills).
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School Attended
Oglala Lakota College
Department of Public Instruction
Lakota Nations Education Conference
The Center For Mind-Body Medicine
University of South Dakota
Oglala Lakota College
Oglala Lakota College
Job Titles Held:
Special Education Paraprofessional
Special Education Paraprofessional
Special Education Paraprofessional
Assistant Teacher
Degrees
Some College (No Degree)
Paraprofessional Certificate of Completion
Educational Training For Parents And Staff of Native American Students.
Certificate of Completion
WKSP: Autism: Strategies
Education Department Praxis Preparation Study Session
