- Gym Workouts
- Running
- Peloton Riding
- Dog Walking
Ande Henderson
Scottsdale,ARIZONA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Paradise Valley Unified School District, skilled in fostering student growth through individualized instruction and effective behavior management. Adept in data collection and conflict resolution, I excel in creating supportive learning environments for students with autism and learning disabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Paradise Valley Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefitted all students involved.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Barista
Starbucks
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
Education
No Degree - Applied Nutrition And Health, BS
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04-2026
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Student supervision
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Data collection
- Teacher assistance
- Reading instruction
- Individualized instruction
- Experienced with MS Word
- Proficient with MS Excel
- Learning disabilities support
- Autism support
Certification
CPR Certified
Food Handler's License
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Paradise Valley Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
06.2020 - 06.2022
No Degree - Applied Nutrition And Health, BS
Arizona State University
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