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Amy Southwick

Westerly,RI

Summary

Accomplished Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Florine J. Abel Elementary, and The Gresham/Barlow School District, enhancing classroom management and student comprehension through effective communication and behavior management. Skilled in supporting students with special needs, demonstrated by adeptness in IEP familiarity and crisis management. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes by employing differentiated instructional strategies and fostering strong rapport.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Florine J. Abel Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Small group lessons and one on one
  • Worked with verbal and nonverbal students

Special Education Educational Assistant

Gresham Barlow School District
03.1998 - 06.2021
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reynolds High School
Troutdale, OR

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • multitask
  • progress reporting
  • crisis management
  • IEP Familiararity
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Florine J. Abel Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2023

Special Education Educational Assistant

Gresham Barlow School District
03.1998 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Reynolds High School

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