Alex McDonald
Baytown,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Enthusiastic Paraprofessional, with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional - Sped. SLC/Lifeskills
Deer Park High School
08.2022 - Current
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Paraprofessional - Sped. (Vocational Coach)
Deer Park High School
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Promoted respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Paraprofessional - Sped. PASS (Behavior Tech.)
Deer Park High School
08.2016 - Current
- Fostered positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Assisted in collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Paraprofessional Aide - Sped. Lifeskills
Deer Park High School
08.2012 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Enhanced student comprehension by providing one-on-one support and carefully tailored instruction methods.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting instructional materials, making them accessible to all students regardless of background or ability level.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
Wiley College
Marshall, TXSkills
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Disability Awareness
- Student Health and Safety
- Behavior Modification
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavior Management
- Social Skills Training
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Special Education
- CPR and First Aid
Affiliations
- U.S. Navy Veteran
Timeline
Paraprofessional - Sped. SLC/Lifeskills
Deer Park High School
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional - Sped. (Vocational Coach)
Deer Park High School
08.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional - Sped. PASS (Behavior Tech.)
Deer Park High School
08.2016 - Current
Paraprofessional Aide - Sped. Lifeskills
Deer Park High School
08.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
Wiley College
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