Allessa Whitt
Aurora,CO
Summary
To aid in the education of children while embracing the overall health and comprehension of the student in a caring environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ASD SPED Paraprofessional
Columbia Middle School
Aurora, CO
04.2023 - Current
- Paraprofessional in an autism-based classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction for students who required additional assistance with course material.
- Modifies general education material to adapt tasks and academics.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported the development and execution of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and resources, ensuring a well-organized environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, academic progress, behavior incidents.
MI SPED Paraprofessional
Park Hill Elementary School
08.2020 - 02.2023
- One-on-one paraprofessional who provided modified support within the student's classroom and electives.
- Encouraged a range of activities to build stamina academically, physically, and also to cue social awareness with peers and teachers through consistent communication.
- Observed individual student performance in order to identify areas of strength or weakness within a subject area or task level.
- Provided behavior aid and a safe, secure environment.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
ILC/SPED Paraprofessional
Highline Community Elementary School
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Supported students’ academic success
- Modified academics and provided physical and emotional support to a variety of students with special needs
- Students with IEPs ranged from moderate to severe needs, including cerebral palsy, verbal and non-verbal autism, down syndrome, brain damage and care of gastrostomy tube
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Organized materials needed for classroom lessons prior to instruction beginning.
- Assisted in developing transition plans for students transitioning from elementar
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Assistant Manager
Bakery at Mount Crested Butte
Crested Butte, CO
11.2005 - 04.2010
- Inventory control for 120 capacity restaurant
- Over saw daily operations and staffing
- Ensured compliance with company policies
Preschool Teacher
Stepping Stones Children’s Center
06.2007 - 10.2009
- Provided care for children ranging from infants to preschool age.
- Activities include participation in daily arts and crafts, gardening, playground games, picnics, water play, and other activities in and around the center.
- Seasonal
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
Education
BACHELOR OF THE ARTS - GRAPHIC DESIGN
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
05-2003
INTERNATIONAL POSTER DESIGN COURSE -
NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE
CZ07-2000
Skills
- Communication
- Classroom organization
- Coordinating schedules and transitions
- Teaching strategies
- Inclusion support
- Emotional regulation
- Creating and utilizing visual supports
- Constructive reinforcement techniques
Continuing Education
- CO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ASD AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE, 01/01/18
- BLS, CPR, FIRST AID CERTIFIED (INFANT/CHILD/ADULT), 02/01/23
Timeline
ASD SPED Paraprofessional
Columbia Middle School
04.2023 - Current
MI SPED Paraprofessional
Park Hill Elementary School
08.2020 - 02.2023
ILC/SPED Paraprofessional
Highline Community Elementary School
02.2018 - 04.2020
Preschool Teacher
Stepping Stones Children’s Center
06.2007 - 10.2009
Assistant Manager
Bakery at Mount Crested Butte
11.2005 - 04.2010
BACHELOR OF THE ARTS - GRAPHIC DESIGN
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
INTERNATIONAL POSTER DESIGN COURSE -
NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE
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