Compassionate educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Technician
Biddeford School Department
08.2023 - Current
Increased collaboration between general and special education teachers by facilitating communication and joint planning sessions.
Provided one-on-one instruction for students with specific learning needs, resulting in notable academic improvements.
Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
Supported students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms, making necessary accommodations for their success.
Inclusion Coordinator
Biddeford Recreation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Determined specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs based on IEP's and Behavior plans.
Enhanced the camp environment for special education students by implementing individualized instructional plans.
Collaborated with my staff to develop strategies and interventions tailored to each student''s needs, resulting in improved camp performance.
Enhanced consular-camper relationships by providing guidance on effective communication and rapport-building techniques.
Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Substitute Teacher K-2
Biddeford School Department
10.2022 - 06.2023
Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subject areas and reinforced key concepts.
Provided individualized support to students struggling academically, tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs.
Completed summary of work completed to update regular classroom teacher.
Worked with special education teachers to address the needs of special education students.
Supervised students during recess, lunch and field trips.
Group Leader
Farmington Extended Care And Learning
08.2018 - 08.2022
Kept children safe and secure at all times.
Enforced rules to maintain a safe environment.
Maintained an organized and clean classroom and work area.
Delivered direct, supervised care to groups of children between ages 5 and 11.
Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games, and outside activities.
Encouraged creativity and expression through activities. Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Monitored and enforced camp rules and regulations.
Conducted first aid procedures to handle camper injuries and illnesses.
Created weekly or daily schedules, taking into account camper age groups and interests.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Farmington School District
10.2020 - 01.2022
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Worked with special education teachers to address the needs of special education students.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Remained compassionate and sensitive to patients and families at all times.
Worked well with nurses, doctors, and medical professionals.
Properly fed patients based on dietary restrictions and plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
05.2025
High School Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, CT
06.2020
Skills
Behavioral Interventions
Student Engagement
Classroom Instruction
Group and Small Group Instruction
Safety Awareness
Performance Monitoring
Parent Communication
Certification
First Aid, CPR, Certified Nursing Assistance, and Stop The Bleed.