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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, FL

No Degree - Social Work

Troy University
Troy, AL

High School Diploma -

Northview High School
Bratt, FL
05-2004

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
Amanda Himes