AMY MILTON
Watertown,WI
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in IEP implementation and non-violent crisis intervention, effectively fostering academic success and emotional support at Watertown Unified School District. Proven ability to collaborate with educators to modify instruction, ensuring student achievements while promoting educational excellence. Committed to creating structured environments that enhance social and academic growth, ready to adapt to onsite, online, or blended instruction settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Watertown Unified School District
Watertown, WI
12.2018 - Current
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shoreheaven Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc
03.2014 - 12.2018
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws and glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care.
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records, and updating the healthcare team on patients’ status.
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions, and adhered to safety guidelines.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Teacher Assistant
New Life Christian Childcare Center
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Work with preschool teachers and teacher assistants to teach children through a structured curriculum
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children in your care
- Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children
- Assist children with keeping good hygiene and Change the diapers of infants and toddlers
- Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
- Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the problems to the attention of parents or teacher
- Retain records of children’s progress, routines, and interest
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Park Place Memory Care
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Provides basic patient care in the clinical setting under the daily direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors
- Clean and sanitize patient areas, and change bed dressing and restock rooms with necessary supplies
- Assist with daily activities that support the environment of patient care
- Administer prescribed medication to patients and maintain medical records under the supervision of a Register Nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
UW- Whitewater
Whitewater, WI01-2025
Associates - Applied Paralegal Studies
Bryant & Stratton College
04.2017
Skills
- Organizing information
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Differentiated instruction
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Behavior modification
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Small group instruction
- Parent communication
- Student support
- IEP implementation
- Transition planning
- Managing legal documents
- Record tracking
- IEP compliance
- Instructional support
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Watertown Unified School District
12.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shoreheaven Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc
03.2014 - 12.2018
Teacher Assistant
New Life Christian Childcare Center
03.2012 - 05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Park Place Memory Care
11.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
UW- Whitewater
Associates - Applied Paralegal Studies
Bryant & Stratton College
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