Amanda McConnell
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Oshkosh Area School District
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Respite Caregiver
Ilife
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident care manager.
- Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care in private residences.
Professional Assistant
Covey
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Supervised and also assist in personal care of clients which included bathing, oral hygiene, toileting and or diapering
- Encouraged and promoted safe, healthy, Independent life style in home and also in community activities
- Ensured physical, mental, medical and emotional needs are met
- Medication administration
- Documenting information through charting, notes, programs, incidents reports
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Instructed students with disabilities, including autism, Down syndrome and many more disabilities
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Helped Clients reach personal goals
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Led activities that developed associates in crafts , sensory , and communication
- Establishing communication with verbal and non-verbal clients
Adult Service Supervisor
Lakeside Packaging Plus Inc
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Communicated nonverbally with associates to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Implemented and taught a life skills program
- Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method
- Gave one-on-one attention to associates, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior
- Physically and verbally interacted with associates throughout the day
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Instructed students with disabilities, including autism, Down syndrome and many more disabilities
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Established a safe play environment for the students
- Attended monthly staff training sessions
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Led activities that developed associates in crafts , sensory , and communication
- Daily cares (changing, bathroom, feeding.)
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
Community Aide
Todd Steven & Associates, Inc
10.2008 - 02.2014
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served
- Communicated nonverbally with Adults to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Implemented and taught a life skills program
- Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Fox Valley Tech
Oshkosh, WIHigh School Diploma -
Oshkosh North High School
Oshkosh, WI2000
Skills
- IEP Familiarity
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Special Education
- Behavioral Disorders
- Self-Contained Classrooms
Certification
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Trained in CPI
- Conflict resolution techniques
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Oshkosh Area School District
08.2018 - 12.2022
Professional Assistant
Covey
02.2018 - 08.2018
Respite Caregiver
Ilife
01.2016 - Current
Adult Service Supervisor
Lakeside Packaging Plus Inc
03.2014 - 12.2017
Community Aide
Todd Steven & Associates, Inc
10.2008 - 02.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Fox Valley Tech
High School Diploma -
Oshkosh North High School