McKenzie Coleman
Substitute Teacher / Paraprofessional
Dublin,VA
Summary
- Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
- Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pulaski County Public Schools
Pulaski, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wythe County Public Schools
Wytheville, VA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Mentored staff in best practices for helping special education students excel.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pulaski County High School
Pulaski, VAAssociate of Arts - General Studies
New River Community College
Dublin, VABachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Logan University
Chesterfield, MO 09.2021 - Current
Skills
Group and individual instruction
IEP understanding
Test preparation
Lesson plan implementation
Classroom management
Instructional technology
Parent Communication
Certification
Autism Spectrum Disorder for Paraprofessionals : Providing Effective Instruction and Supports
Timeline
Child Abuse : Mandatory Reporting ( Virginia )
03-2022
De - Escalation Strategies
03-2022
Playground Supervision
03-2022
Classroom Safety
03-2022
Diversity Awareness : Staff - to - student
02-2022
Browser Security Basics
02-2022
Communication Styles and Skills
02-2022
Online Safety : Threats of Violence
02-2022
ADA Tittle 2 Evaluation and Transition Plans
01-2022
Concussion Awareness : Athletics
01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Logan University
09.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Pulaski County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Autism Spectrum Disorder for Paraprofessionals : Providing Effective Instruction and Supports
03-2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Wythe County Public Schools
10.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Pulaski County High School
Associate of Arts - General Studies
New River Community College