Amber Myers
Santa Fe,TN
Summary
Compassionate and skilled professional with extensive experience in special education. Proficient in following individualized support plans and enhancing student engagement through effective communication and instructional support strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Williamson County School District
Franklin, TN
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom teachers in managing instructional activities and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators for tailored support strategies.
- Collaborated with special education team to develop resources and materials that enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to ensure comprehensive educational support.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
In School Suspension TA
Maury County Public Schools
Santa Fe, TN
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Scheduled dates and times of students to serve their in-school suspension
- Monitored students in an In-school suspension setting
- Communicated with teachers regarding students work to be completed
- Collected any necessary paperwork from teachers or administration
- Answered emails
- Responsible for covering the office while the clerk was at lunch of out of the office. Answered phone calls and directed calls to the correct extension. Greeted visitors as they arrived. Scanned visitors' identification to allow access to the building
Special Education Paraprofessional
Maury County Public Schools
Santa Fe, TN
07.2011 - 05.2018
- Led small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives and promote skill development among students.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe School
Santa Fe, TNSkills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Student advocacy
- Instructional support
- Student supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Data collection
- Visual schedules
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Williamson County School District
12.2019 - Current
In School Suspension TA
Maury County Public Schools
08.2018 - 12.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Maury County Public Schools
07.2011 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe School
Successfully completed and passed the ParaPro Assessment before working in Maury County Schools
Before working for Maury County Public Schools, I was required to study for, complete, and pass the ParaPro Assessment. I did so and passed with a 96.