Alyssa McGinley
South Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Enhanced classroom inclusion by implementing specialized techniques in collaboration with educators. ,Cultivated a positive learning atmosphere, even amidst conflict or stress. ,Advocated for children with special needs by developing personalized teaching strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Nanny
La Sell Family
04.2026 - Current
- Managed behavioral challenges to maintain a safe and organized home environment for children.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines for task completion.
- Transported children to weekly appointments and therapy sessions.
- Coordinated home deliveries efficiently.
- Performed cleaning and organization of household items, toys, and laundry.
- Prepared healthy meals for children.
- Oversaw medication management for children.
In-Home Nanny
Anees Family
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Achieved a nurturing environment through consistent daily childcare delivery.
- Established effective routines that enhanced developmental outcomes.
- Delivered nutritious meals that supported overall child health.
- Maintained a clean and organized household for optimal living conditions.
- Streamlined household operations by managing deliveries and appointments.
- Fostered creativity and development through targeted activities.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Accra Care
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Carrying out personal cares for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
- Managed Toileting, hygiene, and medications and following daily schedules.
- Maintained suctioning on tracheotomy, tube feeding, positioning, and in home academic support.
- Utilizing behavior management strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors to foster redirection.
Special Education Paraprofessional- Autism Program
Lakeville Area Schools
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Achieved effective behavior management and classroom organization through strategic implementation of practices.
- Streamlined data collection and documentation for improved efficiency.
- Enhanced daily care processes, including toileting and hygiene, resulting in better service delivery.
- Established robust communication channels with parents to strengthen relationships.
- Drove successful collaboration with team members and colleagues, leading to improved outcomes.
Lead Infant Teacher
New Horizon Academy
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Led classroom in strict schedules to benefit infant growth and development, communicate daily with parents, developed and taught age appropriate lesson plans and activities including art, music, sensory and hands on activities. Followed state guidelines and cleaning procedures to keep everything up to code.
Lifeskills Paraprofessional
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities in three separate classrooms.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas to benefit each individual learning style for daily success.
Special Education Teacher
Aspen Academy
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented lesson plans using multiple methods to reach students with various styles of learning from grades 6-8.
- Taught students to improve desired behaviors by creating behavior plans that utilized their unique skills.
- Assessed students' abilities based on the results of formal and informal assessments and used data to track students' academic progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families, Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans and Behavioral Programs.
- Enhanced lessons using Smartboard technology, iPads, and computers.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Paraprofessional
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Communicating effectively with students on the autism spectrum through the use of visuals and assistive technology.
- Helping to manage behaviors by using clip charts as positive reinforcement to foster positive behavior outcomes.
- Following and effectively implementing behavioral intervention plans to support each student's individual needs.
Infant and Toddler Aide
Foursquare Preschool And Daycare
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Helped prepare nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children in both nursery and toddler rooms.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Special Education: K-12 Developmental Disabilities
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management Conflict resolution techniques
- Differentiated instruction Student progress reporting
- Group and individual instruction Trained in CPI
- Documentation Data Collection
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Special Education
- Medication Administration
- Curriculum Development
- Tube Feeding
- Autism Experience
- Behavior Management
- Experience Working With Students
- Experience with Children
- Case Management
Certification
CPI Certification, Special Education Certification
Timeline
In Home Nanny
La Sell Family
04.2026 - Current
In-Home Nanny
Anees Family
08.2025 - 04.2026
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Accra Care
06.2024 - 08.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional- Autism Program
Lakeville Area Schools
11.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Infant Teacher
New Horizon Academy
02.2022 - 08.2023
Lifeskills Paraprofessional
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
09.2019 - 02.2022
Special Education Teacher
Aspen Academy
02.2019 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
02.2017 - 01.2019
Infant and Toddler Aide
Foursquare Preschool And Daycare
04.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor's degree - Special Education: K-12 Developmental Disabilities
Winona State University