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Angela Higgins
Maywood,IL
Summary
Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success.
Overview
31
years of professional experience
28
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Proviso East High SchoolMaywood, IL
Teacher's Assistant
08.2002 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
Aspire ChicagoHillside, IL
Direct Support Professional
06.2011 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
Triton CollegeRiver Grove, IL
Associate of Arts from Special Education
08.1995 - 06.2021
Eastern Gateway Community CollegeSteubenville, OH
No Degree from Education
11.2020 - 08.2021
Franklin UniversityColumbus, OH
Bachelor of Science from Social Sciences
01.2022 - Current
Skills
Group and individual instruction
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Timeline
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science from Social Sciences
01.2022 - Current
Eastern Gateway Community College
No Degree from Education
11.2020 - 08.2021
Direct Support Professional
Aspire Chicago
06.2011 - 10.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Proviso East High School
08.2002 - Current
Triton College
Associate of Arts from Special Education
08.1995 - 06.2021
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