Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs.
Skills
Behavioral plan management
Classwork oversight
Teacher assistance
Special needs
Heavy lifting
Reporting requirements
Individual instruction
Customer service
Experience
02/2018 to 08/2021
Special Education ParaprofessionalBlack Hills Special Services Cooperative – Sturgis, SD,
Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Supervised test taking and graded papers.
Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science and history.
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school.
Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
09/2017 to 06/2018
Special Education ParaprofessionalBlack Hills Special Services Cooperative – Sturgis, SD,
Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
Assisted special education instructors in identifying and meeting students' individual needs.
Coordinated with teachers to support instruction implementation through students' specific needs and progress evaluations.
Created safe and nurturing environment focused on students to ensure quality learning experiences.
Engaged and supported students with differing learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.
Kept over [Number] students safe in classroom and outside environments.
02/2016 to 03/2017
Infant TeacherJccs Of North America – Dunwoody, GA,
Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
Implemented warning and timeout strategies to encourage good behavior.
Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate.
Identified symptoms of emotional and developmental issues and alerted parents or guardians.
06/2012 to 04/2014
Cashier Hilton Worldwide – Aventura, FL,
Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Met high productivity standards in processing payments for customers.
Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
Helped with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
Verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
Answered customer quests, provided store information and escorted to desired store areas.
Received payments for products and issued receipts.
Observed company return policy when processing refunds by inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
Resolved customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns for remediation.
Maintained professional store appearance by inspecting checkout areas and directing team members in cleaning, trash removal and other actions.
Processed [Number] transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2010
High School Diploma: Mastery Charter School - Philadelphia, PA GPA:
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