Allyson Edwards
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Attentive and creative Teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. As well as an Effective Student committed to learning, developing skills in Speech and Hearing Sciences and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects. Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Peoria Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Gymnastics Instructor
Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Preschool
07.2022 - Current
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Master Swim Instructor
Aqua Tots
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Recommended appropriate level classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
- Recognized danger and reacted calmly to mitigate risk.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZNo Degree - Speech And Hearing Sciences Coursework
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ12.2033
Associate of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2024
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale, AZ05.2022
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Time Management
- Lesson Planning
- Creating Safe Learning Environments
- Problem-Solving
- Clear Verbal and Written Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP Compliance
- Special Needs
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Proficient With Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices
- Collaboration with Teachers
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Behavior Management
- Sign Language
- Visual Schedules
- Emotional Regulation
- Student Advocacy
- Speech and Language Evaluation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Arizona Food Handlers Card
- Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Peoria Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Gymnastics Instructor
Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center
05.2023 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Preschool
07.2022 - Current
Master Swim Instructor
Aqua Tots
03.2021 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
No Degree - Speech And Hearing Sciences Coursework
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Associate of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Maricopa Community Colleges - Paradise Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Mountain Ridge High School