Amanda Hooker
Smelterville
Summary
Compassionate paraprofessional skilled in implementing IEPs and providing social-emotional support alongside daily living self care skills. Experienced in monitoring student behavior, applying positive reinforcement, and collaborating with educators to enhance learning outcomes for students with diverse needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
BI Paraprofessional CNA
Kellogg Joint District 391
Pinehurst
10.2018 - Current
- Monitored student behavior to promote a positive learning environment.
- Supported individualized instruction by helping students with assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Family Manager
homemaker
2014 - Current
- Organized household tasks to ensure efficient daily operations and routines.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
Education
Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Kansas
Online Academy 04-2025
Associate - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Online Academy 01-2011
Certificate - Medical Terminology Business
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA01-2004
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID01-2002
Skills
- Behavioral analysis
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Special needs support
- IEP implementation and compliance
- Creating visual displays
- Social-emotional support
- Life skills training
- Learning strategies
- Child development
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Multicultural awareness
- Skill building
- Speech therapy support
- Student health and safety
- Behavior modification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BI Paraprofessional CNA
Kellogg Joint District 391
10.2018 - Current
Family Manager
homemaker
2014 - Current
Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of Kansas
Associate - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Certificate - Medical Terminology Business
Spokane Community College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
North Idaho College