Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Angelle Jorden

Belle Chasse,LA

Summary

Friendly and outgoing Paraprofessional with experience in assistant teaching in classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn while being cared for with all special needs. Experienced in Pre-K SPED, with ambition to help each student exceed their personal goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

Belle Chasse Primary School
Belle Chasse, LA
08.2021 - Current
  • Administered assessments and evaluations as directed by lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators and outside agencies to provide comprehensive support to students with special needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan effective instructional strategies for meeting academic goals.
  • Transported students to related services as needed, such as speech therapy or occupational therapy.
  • Helped maintain a safe learning environment both inside the classroom and outdoors on school playground.
  • Assist students with feeding and changing. Potty training, catheter and colostomy bag changing.
  • Provided one-on-one support to children with various disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
  • Assisted special education teachers in the implementation of individualized educational plans for preschool students with disabilities.
  • Maintained confidentiality surrounding student information.
  • Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
  • Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.

Preschool Teacher

Belle Chasse Baptist Preschool
Belle Chasse, LA
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
  • Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Maintained a clean classroom setting while in the process of potty training students between the ages of 2 years to 4 years old.

Education

Slidell High School
Slidell, LA
05-2005

Skills

  • Special Education Support
  • Classroom Support
  • Teacher Support
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Educational Assistance
  • Student Health and Safety
  • Helping Students With Special Needs
  • Student Supervision
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Parent Communication
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Patient

Affiliations

  • Nursery coordinator at First Baptist Church Belle Chasse
  • Volunteer for local church summer camps with children's programs
  • Chaperone for youth group overnight trips or events

Accomplishments

  • Twice a winner of the Instep Credit Union essay contest. $300 classroom grant awarded each time.

Certification

  • CPR and First Aide
  • CPI Training
  • School crisis and Lockdown PD
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Bullying Training
  • Cyber Security

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Belle Chasse Primary School
08.2021 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Belle Chasse Baptist Preschool
08.2018 - 07.2021

Slidell High School
  • CPR and First Aide
  • CPI Training
  • School crisis and Lockdown PD
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Bullying Training
  • Cyber Security
Angelle Jorden