Caroline Moody
Greenfield,NH
Summary
Organized paraeducator successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Red Lobster
Montgomery, AL
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Governed dining area with natural leadership talents and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs.
- Conducted dining room and server checks to assess readiness for expected customer loads.
- Maintained highly loyal clientele by delivering unparalleled service at every stage of restaurant dining experience.
- Assisted FOH and BOH staff with preparing for events to coordinate smooth execution to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Legacy By Gersh
Greenfield, NH
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Residential Counselor
MARC
Montgomery, Alabama
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills.
- Cared for residents by assisting in changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning and personal hygiene.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, ALHigh School Diploma -
Alabama Connections Academy
Birmingham, AL05.2021
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Behavior Modification
- Educational Settings
- Clear Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Different Learning Styles
- Classroom Management
- Educational Strategies
- Documenting Behaviors
- Quick Thinking
- Behavior Control
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Social Behaviors
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
music, art, crochet
I am proficient in select musical instruments, songwriting, and singing, as well as arts and crafts. Skills that make me perfect for a classroom setting in which creativity is fostered.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Legacy By Gersh
03.2022 - Current
Residential Counselor
MARC
12.2021 - 03.2022
Hostess
Red Lobster
06.2021 - 08.2022
No Degree - Social Work
Auburn University-Montgomery
High School Diploma -
Alabama Connections Academy
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