Angie Ford
Pleasantville,IA
Summary
Personable and empathetic professional. Solid team player with an upbeat positive attitude. Dedicated worker with the attitude and ability to always learn more. Active listener and demonstrates good communication. Passion for building relationships and meeting the diverse needs of others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/ Child Care Giver
Shining Stars Child Development Center & Preschool
Pleasant Hill, IA
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared and executed weekly lesson plans and activities.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents to address any child-related issues.
Special Education Paraprofessional Level 3
Southeast Polk community School District
Altoona , IA
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
Customer Support Specialist
F & G Life and Annuities
Des Moines, IA
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Handled incoming calls from insurance agents, offering support and guidance on application processes and policy details.
- Assisted insurance agents by providing updates on client application statuses and uploading necessary documents for underwriting approval.
- Helped retrieve information regarding different insurance policy coverages and communicated with underwriting via email on behalf of agents.
Special Education Paraprofessional Level 3
Southeast Polk community School District
Altoona, IA
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development/ Early Education
DMACC
Ankeny, IASkills
- Growth mindset
- Flexible and adaptive
- Collaborative learning
- Special needs students
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Dependability
- Willingness to learn
Timeline
Teacher/ Child Care Giver
Shining Stars Child Development Center & Preschool
06.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional Level 3
Southeast Polk community School District
01.2024 - 07.2024
Customer Support Specialist
F & G Life and Annuities
06.2023 - 01.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional Level 3
Southeast Polk community School District
09.2019 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development/ Early Education
DMACC
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