Amelia Tucker
Natchez,MSMs
Summary
Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs.
Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Hardworking professional helps teachers and staff with clerical or classroom needs. Brings focused and reliable approach with good technical knowledge and willingness to take on any task. Supportive and organized with good multitasking skills.
Compassionate Teaching Assistant in Special Education with significant experience supporting classroom environments and enhancing student learning. Skilled in adapting educational materials to meet diverse learning needs and maintaining positive behavior among students. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers to implement tailored education plans, resulting in improved student engagement and understanding.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Jefferson County Middle School
Fayette , MS
07.2023 - Current
- Help with students in the classroom by, helping with assignments, help teaching, and tending to their special request.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Organized materials within classrooms according to established procedures.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Assisted classroom teachers with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities and implementing lesson plans.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress both verbally and through written reports.
- Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, behavior incidents, and other relevant information as requested by the teacher or administrator.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Attended professional development sessions related to best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare
Brookhaven, MS
01.2022 - Current
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Crime Scene Investigator
Natchez Police Department
Natchez, MS
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Photographed crime scenes and collected relevant evidence for laboratory examination.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Testified in court and presented case evidence to assist with trials and hearings.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects in order to gain information pertinent to the investigation.
- Utilized various databases and public records to research and compile information relevant to investigations.
- Used scientific equipment to collect and analyze evidence to support investigations.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
- Developed training programs on investigative techniques and fraud prevention for internal teams and clients.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
Evidence Technician
Natchez sheriff department
Natchez, MA
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Transported hazardous materials safely between laboratories and crime scenes.
- Organized collected items into proper containers for storage or transport to laboratory facilities.
- Investigated potential connections between suspects and crime scene activity.
- Photographed crime scenes and collected evidence from various locations.
- Recreated crime scenes to determine how gathered evidence fits together.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS12-2021
High School Diploma -
Natchez High School
Natchez, MS05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MSSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- [Area of study] instruction
- Autism spectrum
- Cultural sensitivity
- Sensory integration strategies
- Learning difficulties experience
- Learning difficulties
- Augmentative communication
- Inclusion practices
- Mobility support
- Patience and flexibility
- Functional life skills
- Nonverbal communication
- Computer forensics
- Undercover operations
- First aid training
- Investigative research
- Cybercrime investigation
- Documenting behaviors
- Monitoring fluids
- Vital sign recording
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Activity coordination
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Jefferson County Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Crime Scene Investigator
Natchez Police Department
06.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Evidence Technician
Natchez sheriff department
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma -
Natchez High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alcorn State University