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Alison Volmer

Summary

Adaptable and detail-oriented professional with experience in special education. Known for effective communication and team collaboration, successfully assisting with individualized education plans and reinforcing positive behavior to create a supportive learning atmosphere.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

New Underwood School District
New Underwood, South Dakota
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Provided support to students who needed extra help with learning tasks based on their individual needs.
  • Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement for appropriate actions.

Lead ISS Paraprofessional

Southwest Middle School
Rapid City, South Dakota
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Monitored and supervised student behavior for in-school suspension and implemented strategies to assist students in completion of schoolwork.
  • Monitored student behavior in class and during lunch time duty for safety and well-being of all students.
  • Assisted teachers with in-class support of various tasks to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Performed daily cross-walk duty to ensure safety of all students, parents, and faculty.

Secretary

North Middle School
Rapid City, South Dakota
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated communication between staff, parents, and students effectively.
  • Maintained student records and handled confidential information securely. Assumed role of attendance secretary, managing daily student attendance records.
  • Explained attendance policies and procedures and managed processing of absence and tardy notices.
  • Supported school administration and teaching staff by greeting visitors, taking messages, responding to emails, and completing clerical tasks.
  • Oversaw and managed substitute teacher status daily.
  • Scanned and organized all sports physical and medical release documents for eligibility.

Education

Diploma - Medical Coding And Billing

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ
07-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

The University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
12-2005

High School Diploma -

Bennett County High School
Martin, SD
05-2001

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Behavior intervention
  • Diverse learning needs
  • Positive behavior reinforcement
  • Student supervision
  • Learning strategies
  • Data collection
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Professional demeanor
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

New Underwood School District
08.2024 - 05.2026

Lead ISS Paraprofessional

Southwest Middle School
01.2022 - 05.2024

Secretary

North Middle School
08.2020 - 12.2021

Diploma - Medical Coding And Billing

Penn Foster College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

The University of South Dakota

High School Diploma -

Bennett County High School
Alison Volmer