Angela Hammonds
Easley,SC
Summary
I am a Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant (Self-Contained)
SDPC
Clemson, SC
01.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one support to students to help them reach their educational goals.
- Respond quickly and appropriately when emergency situations arise within the classroom setting.
- Provide behavioral interventions when necessary for individual students with challenging behaviors.
- Support the classroom teacher by monitoring behaviors of special needs students while they are completing tasks assigned by the teacher.
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supervise students awaiting after-school transportation, and assist students boarding and exiting the school bus daily.
- Foster positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Provide special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during class.
Special Education Assistant (Resource)
Six Mile Elementary
Six Mile, SC
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Help students develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in their studies, as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Interact professionally and positively with other members of the school staff to foster a well-rounded educational community.
- Supervise field trips to develop social skills, and community awareness.
- Supervise students and lead classroom instruction during the head teacher's absence to keep children motivated and on schedule.
- Provide one-on-one support to students within their general education class to help them reach their educational goals.
- Respond quickly and appropriately when emergency situations arise within the classroom setting.
- Provide behavioral interventions when necessary for individual students with challenging behaviors.
Kindergarten Assistant
SDPC
Six Mile, SC
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance to the lead teacher with individual and small group instruction.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior at all times.
- Helped with daily classroom management, such as clerical duties, taking lunch choices, assisting students in unpacking before class and packing up at the end of the day, distributing supplies, and organizing materials.
- Created an inviting atmosphere within the classroom by displaying artwork produced by the students.
- Encouraged positive student behavior by providing praise and rewards when appropriate.
- Monitored lunchroom duties, including helping students with meal choices, cleaning up after meals, and supervising mealtime conversations.
- Supervised children during recess and other outside activities.
- Monitored computer usage, assisted students with hardware and software issues, and instructed students on the care of equipment to prevent damage.
K4 Teacher
Rock Springs WEE
Easley, SC
08.2013 - 05.2022
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Implemented effective strategies for managing disruptive behaviors within the classroom setting.
- Integrated art projects into the curriculum that allowed students to express their creativity while reinforcing concepts learned in class.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student in a K-4 classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in education.
- Utilized technology in the classroom, such as interactive whiteboards, laptops, and tablets, to enhance lessons.
- Implemented focused lessons for reading readiness, highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
- Organized and facilitated small group activities to support learning objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC05-2027
CPI Trained
SDPC
Easley, SC07-2024
ParaPro
SDPC07-2022
GED -
Adult Learning Center
Easley, SC06.2022
Skills
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Disciplinary Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement
- Class Management
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Interactive Learning
- Patience and Persistence
- Multitasking and Organization
- Creative and Resourceful
Additional Information
- Youth and Children's Leaders at Woodside Church
- Served on many missions trips
- Organized fundraisers
- Organized and Lead youth camp
Timeline
Special Education Assistant (Self-Contained)
SDPC
01.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
SDPC
08.2022 - 12.2022
Special Education Assistant (Resource)
Six Mile Elementary
01.2022 - 12.2024
K4 Teacher
Rock Springs WEE
08.2013 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Wesleyan University
CPI Trained
SDPC
GED -
Adult Learning Center
ParaPro
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