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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
CZ
07-2000

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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