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Alyssa White

Mason City,IA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate paraprofessional with experience supporting students with disabilities and special needs. Skilled in behavior management, crisis intervention, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Adept at collaborating with educators, families, and support teams to promote student success. Strong background in case management, individualized support plans, and emotional support. Passionate about helping students achieve academic and personal growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Aide V

Escondido Union High School District
04.2024 - 04.2025

• Provide direct support to students with disabilities in classroom and community settings.

• Implement behavior management strategies and crisis intervention techniques to assist students.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and specialists to support individualized education plans (IEPs).

• Foster student independence by teaching life skills, communication techniques, and social skills.

• Maintain a safe and structured learning environment, ensuring student engagement and participation.

Care Coordinator

Independent Options
01.2019 - 04.2024

• Developed and implemented personalized support plans for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Assisted clients in developing independent living skills and navigating educational resources.

• Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation support for behavioral challenges.

• Conducted assessments, documented progress, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.

• Led educational workshops using digital tools such as Google Docs, PowerPoint, and Zoom.

Personal Care Giver

Private Family Care
03.2015 - 01.2019

• Assisted elderly and disabled family members with daily living activities and mobility support.

• Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance overall well-being.

• Monitored medication schedules and coordinated healthcare needs.

• Applied patience and empathy to create a comfortable and trusting environment.

Cashier Team Lead

Marshalls Department Store
12.2010 - 02.2015
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.

Education

Associates - Psychology

Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CA

Skills

  • Student needs support
  • Collaborative learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Learning modality knowledge

Certification

CPR and First Aid, CPI

Timeline

Instructional Aide V

Escondido Union High School District
04.2024 - 04.2025

Care Coordinator

Independent Options
01.2019 - 04.2024

Personal Care Giver

Private Family Care
03.2015 - 01.2019

Cashier Team Lead

Marshalls Department Store
12.2010 - 02.2015

Associates - Psychology

Palomar Community College
Alyssa White