Amber Pettit
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in small group instruction and student supervision. Sharp and highly trained with desire to positively impact students with all different disabilities, including autism.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Saugus School District
Saugus
08.2022 - Current
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored specifically for individuals with disabilities.
Inf/todd Teacher, Asst Director, Staff Support
KinderCare Learning Centers
Santa Clarita, CA
10.2000 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessment results, developmental milestones achieved.
- Incorporated sign language into daily routines in order to foster communication skills among nonverbal toddlers.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education best practices.
- Provided support for children who had difficulty adjusting socially or emotionally within the group setting.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
- Supervised students during lunchtime and outdoor play periods as well as nap times.
- Assessed toddlers' development levels on a regular basis using observation methods such as anecdotal records or checklists.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies such as praise, rewards, and encouragement to motivate students.
- Attended professional development workshops related to early childhood education topics.
- Organized educational field trips to local museums and parks to broaden the children's understanding of the world around them.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly regarding their child's progress and responding promptly to any questions or concerns they had.
- Engaged parents in meaningful conversations about their child's growth and development.
- Provided individual attention to each toddler through one-on-one instruction during playtime and circle time activities.
- Implemented effective discipline techniques while ensuring respect for each child's individuality and self-esteem.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to health care policies such as immunization requirements.
- Created an environment that was conducive for learning by implementing classroom rules and providing structure throughout the day.
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education/Administation
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA01-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA01-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA01-1997
Skills
- Childcare and devlopment
- Leadership
- Organization/Teamwork
- Problem sovling
- Basic computer skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Disability Awareness
- Social Skills Development
- Special needs
- IEP goals
- Classroom Organization
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
Affiliations
- In my free time I enjoy crafting, helping others with small projects they have. I am also involved in the Relay for Life event every year.
Accomplishments
- I have received awards during my years with KinderCare, for all different types of things. For example, attendance, leadership.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
ASL
Limited
Certification
- I have completed the Safe School training program for the last two years.
- CPR/ First Aid certified 2022
Amber Pettit
- i am a fun loving person
- very personable
- I have a great work ethic. Always ontime and rarely ever out
- I am a cancer survivor
- A mother of three beautiful children
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Saugus School District
08.2022 - Current
Inf/todd Teacher, Asst Director, Staff Support
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2000 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education/Administation
UCLA Extension
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Palomar College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
College of The Canyons
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