Andrea Coleman
Education
Snellville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Experienced in providing support and services to clients struggling with unhealthy grounding techniques, connecting them with facilities that serve to teach healthier behaviors and get them back on track. Worked with clients that often struggle with mental and emotional problems as well as addictions and substance abuse problems and has had many responses back with satisfactory results. Skilled in Social skills with 7 years brings expertise in documentation, reporting and compliance. Top skills in organizing materials, prioritizing tasks and building relationships with staff, students and parents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sped Paraprofessional
Shiloh High School
Snellville, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Oversaw class of 6 or more students in absence of instructor.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
Paraprofessional Behavioral Aide
Infinite Possibilities Counseling
Buford, GA
12.2016 - 08.2020
- Worked with children and adults to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
- Supervised safety and behavior of parents actions during scheduled parent/child visits .
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in clients behavior and progress by closely monitoring clients and keeping detailed records.
- Handled over 10 cases per month to address client inquiries and concerns
Correctional Officer
Adelanto Correctional Facility
Adelanto, CA
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Assisted departmental and superior court staff and maintained security control and custody in functional unit of direct supervision jail
- Guarded over 200 inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures Guarded prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point Provided Administration duties by preparing and maintaining records and case files, including documentation such as clients’ personal and eligibility information, services provided, relevant correspondence
- Developed rehabilitation plans that fit clients’ aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals
- Advocated for clients to resolve crises
- Monitored over 100 inmates, evaluated, and recorded client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
- Identified environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records
- Reviewed offender information to identify issues that require special attention
- Provided detailed oral and written reports of findings to case agent/agent
- Prepared written reports and correspondence with detailed written reports as required
- Provided oral or written testimony at administrative and judicial hearings, civil, and criminal court proceedings as required
Education
Masters Education - Family And Community Services
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science - Behavioral Science
Ashford University
San Diego, CA09.2014
Associates of Applied Behavioral Science - Criminal Justice
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA09.2004
Skills
- Parental interaction
- Skills strategies
- Social and group settings
- Lesson plan implementation
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Instructional support
- Teacher Support
- Social development and integration
- Activity Planning
Timeline
Sped Paraprofessional
Shiloh High School
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional Behavioral Aide
Infinite Possibilities Counseling
12.2016 - 08.2020
Correctional Officer
Adelanto Correctional Facility
07.2007 - 06.2011
Masters Education - Family And Community Services
Ashford University
Bachelor of Applied Behavioral Science - Behavioral Science
Ashford University
Associates of Applied Behavioral Science - Criminal Justice
Riverside Community College