Amy Nix
Vesta,AL
Summary
Motivated Paraprofessional focused on helping lead teachers with support, offering lesson reinforcement, and student instruction. Responsible and versatile professional with 14 years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. Recognized for attentiveness to the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each student.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Key Holder
Alablama Outdoors
Vestavia Hills, AL, AL
06.2018 - Current
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, and setting alarms.
- Supervised employees by providing direction on tasks and expectations regarding customer service standards.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with management to determine key tasks and delegate to staff members.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Vestavia Hills, AL
08.2015 - Current
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem-solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, field trips., ensuring their safety at all times.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
Physical Education Para Educator
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Vestavia Hills, AL
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Set up gym equipment daily for planned lessons.
- Assisted PE teachers in teaching lessons.
- Assisted in maintaining the organization of students and PE activities.
- Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish a positive rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators.
- Identified weaknesses and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Certified Athletic Trainer
UAB sports Medicine
Birmingham, AL
07.2004 - 06.2008
- Covered all athletic events at Kingwood Christian School as an athletic trainer.
- Worked UAB soccer camps as an athletic trainer for children and teenagers.
- Provided emergency care and injury prevention services to athletes in a variety of sports.
- Developed and implemented individualized rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments provided and progress made by patients.
- Conducted pre-participation physical examinations for student-athletes according to established protocols.
- Educated coaches, parents, and players on injury prevention techniques and safety protocols.
- Partnered with coaches to set realistic expectations and balance rehabilitation and recovery goals against team needs.
Education
Master of Arts - MEd Special Education: Collaborative Teacher, K-6
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL12-2021
Master of Arts - Health Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Athletic Training
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05-2001
Skills
- Team Leadership Experience
- Conflict Resolution
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Special Needs Support
- Multicultural Awareness
- Behavior Management
- Activity Planning
- Motivating Students
Additional Information
Have been CPR and AED CERTIFIED in past. Successfully passed Teacher's certification exam's for Health and Physical education and National Athletic Trainer's exam (no longer practicing). Briefly assisted in Strive for Five -Well Alabama during graduated school. A health program for UA staff members
Certification
- Health Education (Certified)
- Physical Education (Degree and PRAXIS-passed)
- Special Education (Degree)
- MCS trained
Affiliations
MEdAlabama
- Marathoner
- Exceptional Education Summer Camp (Kem Bennett/Anna Smith-West)
- Missionary Trip
- Youth Ministry
- Girls on The Run coach
- Yoga and gym
- Vestavia Hills Reading Camps
- LETRS Training
Accomplishments
- Health Education Degree: GPA 3.88
- Special Education Degree: GPA 3.75
- Key Holder promotion at Alabama Outdoors
Timeline
Key Holder
Alablama Outdoors
06.2018 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
08.2015 - Current
Physical Education Para Educator
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
08.2010 - 08.2015
Certified Athletic Trainer
UAB sports Medicine
07.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - MEd Special Education: Collaborative Teacher, K-6
University of West Alabama
Master of Arts - Health Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Applied Science - Athletic Training
Wallace State Community College