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Angela Morton

North Sandwich,NH

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Interlakes School District
10.2014 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.

Family Home Visitor

Head Start Program
05.2012 - 10.2014
  • Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness using results-based accountability measures, refining interventions as needed to maximize impact on participating families.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive service plans for families.
  • Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.

President

Sandwich Friends of the Library
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Organized meetings, coordinated all activities, and managed fundraising to raise funds to support the Samuel A
  • Wentworth Library in Sandwich, NH

President

Sandwich PTO
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Organized and facilitated meetings, managed fundraising activities, coordinated all activities involving parents, teachers and elementary age children and their families in Sandwich, NH such as Field Day, Circus Smirkus, school gardens, etc

Teacher

Madison Preschool
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Co-managed preschool, ages 3-5
  • Taught in classroom, wrote lesson plans, facilitated fundraising events

Teacher

Wilson Preschool
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Managed classroom, wrote lesson plans, conference with parents

Nanny

Macgrath Family
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Cared for young child, managed schedule and child’s activities

Language Facilitator

Stranahan Family
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Assisted a five year old autistic girl as an in-classroom aide
  • Supervised play groups, in order to direct appropriate social interaction
  • Coordinated with treatment team to work through barriers
  • Advised counseled, encouraged and modeled healthy child-parent interactions

Nanny

Diekmann Family
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Assisted family in daily activities, effectively cared for two young boys, planned appropriate social events, negotiated disciplinarian decisions

Nanny

Gilhousen Family
01.1991 - 01.1999
  • Managed a very busy schedule for a ten year old girl diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Identified and tackled problem behaviors, implemented an in-home behavioral program to increase positive and appropriate responses to daily tasks, provided family support, helped child navigate difficult social situations

Education

B.S. - Health and Human Development

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
01.2000

Skills

  • IEP compliance
  • Collaboration with teachers
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teaching and instruction

Qualificationsandcertifications

State of NH Statement of Eligibility, Alternative 5, 08/01/09

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Interlakes School District
10.2014 - Current

Family Home Visitor

Head Start Program
05.2012 - 10.2014

President

Sandwich Friends of the Library
01.2011 - 01.2012

President

Sandwich PTO
01.2010 - 01.2012

Teacher

Madison Preschool
01.2009 - 01.2012

Teacher

Wilson Preschool
01.2001 - 01.2006

Nanny

Macgrath Family
01.2001 - 01.2006

Language Facilitator

Stranahan Family
01.2000 - 01.2001

Nanny

Diekmann Family
01.1999 - 01.2000

Nanny

Gilhousen Family
01.1991 - 01.1999

B.S. - Health and Human Development

Montana State University
Angela Morton