Amanda Barrett
Amherst,NH
Summary
Friendly, outgoing, and team orientated Paraprofessional skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over many years of related experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Merrimack School District SAU 26
08.2018 - Current
- Provided support to students during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support teacher.
Enhanced Foster Care Provider
Nashua Center For The Multiply Handicapped
11.1996 - Current
- Transported adult to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Assisted adults/children through recovery from difficult home situations.
- Cared for medically fragile adult in need of extensive support.
- Taught young adults and adults about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children, adults, and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Worked with adults team to develop Individual Service Agreement (ISAs) for Adults.
Assistant Residential Coordinator
Nashua Center For The Multiply Handicapped
09.1995 - 11.2007
- Collected feedback from clients and family members to identify opportunities for program and operational improvements.
- Developed and implemented service programming to meet each clients unique needs.
- Maintained important organizational paperwork and client data.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees, providing day-to-day direction and guidance.
- Participated in staff meetings and training to stay informed on policies and procedures.
- Enforced state regulations to maintain current certifications in all homes
- Facilitated and participated in client team meetings.
- Trained in and implemented Behavior plans and protocols.
Education
Human Services
Springfield College
Manchester NHHigh School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Manchester, NH06.1991
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Certified in CPI
- Certified in First Aid and First Aid
- Certified in Medication Administration
- Completed several Paraprofessional trainings in Master Teacher
- Experienced in writing detailed progress reports for the State of NH
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Merrimack School District SAU 26
08.2018 - Current
Enhanced Foster Care Provider
Nashua Center For The Multiply Handicapped
11.1996 - Current
Assistant Residential Coordinator
Nashua Center For The Multiply Handicapped
09.1995 - 11.2007
Human Services
Springfield College
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
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