Amanda Himes
Fort Wainwright,AK
Summary
Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.
Experience working with military children at a Title one school across multiple grade levels. Team player that collaborates with teachers for a successful outcome. Passionate about creating a safe and fun learning environment for all children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable the teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teachers to create customized classroom environments integral to students' needs.
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in the absence of the instructor.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Provided individualized reading, writing, and math instruction to support student development.
- Responded to emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Tutor
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with the recess team to implement Playworks.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Cleaned, organized, and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Instructed children between ages 5 and 7 on mathematical basics.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLNo Degree - Social Work
Troy University
Troy, ALHigh School Diploma -
Northview High School
Bratt, FL05-2004
Skills
- Instructional support
- Behavioral plan management
- Teacher assistance
- IEP implementation
- Individualized instruction
- Social development support
- Phonics intervention
- Group tutoring
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Special education
- Playworks Recess Management
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
09.2024 - Current
Tutor
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
09.2021 - 05.2023
No Degree - General Studies
Pensacola State College
No Degree - Social Work
Troy University
High School Diploma -
Northview High School
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