Amy Trahan
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Experienced with educational support, assisting in development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Gilbert Public Schools
Gilbert, AZ
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instruction for level 3 autistic students in a self-contained classroom.
- Supported individual student learning through personalized instruction and interventions.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
Assistant Teacher
Great Hearts Arizona - Archway Arete
Gilbert, AZ
07.2016 - 05.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Have extensive experience with some very high needs students.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Caltrol, Inc
- Managed and maintained executives' schedules
- Compiled, transcribed and distributed minutes of board meetings
- Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, and providing clerical support to office personnel
- Filed and retrieved corporate documents, records and reports
- Set up and oversaw administrative policies and procedures for offices within the organization
- Made travel arrangements for executives.
Auditor
Farmers Insurance, Michael Ashe, Inc
Worked From Home
11.2009 - 07.2016
- Collect and analyze data to detect fraud, extravagance or non-compliance with company policies and/or laws
- Prepare detailed monthly reports on audit findings
- Produce up-to-the-day information, using internal computer systems, to allow management to base decisions on actual, not historical, data.
Administrative Assistant
Marjorie Snow Landscaping Co., Inc
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Prepared agendas and made arrangements, such as coordinating catered luncheons for staff, board, and other company-wide meetings
- Served as Co-Chair and Treasurer for the Employee Savings and Stock Ownership
- Plan (ESOP) of Caltrol, Inc
- Answered telephones and gave information to callers, took messages, or transferred calls to appropriate individuals
- Used computers for various applications, such as database management and word processing
- Ordered and dispensed supplies
- Invoiced customers and collected and deposited money into accounts
- Set up and managed filing systems, recorded information, updated licensing paperwork, and maintained vendor documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Green Valley High School
Henderson, NVBachelor of Arts - International Studies, Business Emphasis
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CASkills
- Classroom Management
- Develop Healthy Rapport with Elementary and Middle School Students
- Significant Experience with Children on the Autism Spectrum
- Fruitful Relationship with Families of Students
- Assist Lead Teacher in the Kindergarten Classroom
- Experience in Being a Lead Teacher
- Behavioral Intervention
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Gilbert Public Schools
09.2023 - 04.2026
Assistant Teacher
Great Hearts Arizona - Archway Arete
07.2016 - 05.2023
Auditor
Farmers Insurance, Michael Ashe, Inc
11.2009 - 07.2016
Administrative Assistant
Marjorie Snow Landscaping Co., Inc
08.2005 - 12.2005
Executive Administrative Assistant
Caltrol, Inc
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Business Emphasis
Pepperdine University
High School Diploma -
Green Valley High School