Abby Baumann

Dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for students with severe to moderate special needs and psychological impairments. Proficient in computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills such as empathy, teamwork, and leadership to ensure the success of all students and their smooth transition into life after graduation. Actively participates in staff development and trainings to effectively support the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students. Possesses knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to accurately identify disabilities and their corresponding facts.

• Continues to get professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by supporting professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Collect, organizes, and keeps data and systems for exact and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Utilizes proper books, aids and other supplies and equipment and supports inventory records.
• Aids and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Aids professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Aids in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Aids with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Aids with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Aids students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of aiding with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Aids teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Aids students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP goals, etc.
• Contributes to the IEP process and serves as resource for the evaluation team as needed.
• Aid students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to take part in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of aid for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May help in the training of other paraprofessionals.