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
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