Anita Mason
Omaha,NE
Summary
Accomplished Special Education and Classroom Paraprofessional offering more than 25 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Jefferson Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
Title I Reading
Sacred Heart Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to specific students'' needs, resulting in improved reading skills.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Orange City Elementary School
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Minneapolis Junior/Senior High School
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and school staff, fostering strong relationships to support student success.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Prairie View Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Southern Elementary School
08.1996 - 05.2005
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Christian Education
Nebraska Christian College
Norfolk, NE05.1978
High School Diploma -
Odell High School
Odell, NE05.1974
Skills
- Classroom support
- Social Skills Development
- Special Education Knowledge
Certification
- 911 Dispatcher, Gage County Sheriff's Office
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Jefferson Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2020
Title I Reading
Sacred Heart Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2018
Paraeducator, Special Education
Orange City Elementary School
09.2011 - 05.2015
Paraeducator, Special Education
Minneapolis Junior/Senior High School
08.2007 - 05.2009
Paraeducator, Special Education
Prairie View Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2007
Paraeducator, Special Education
Southern Elementary School
08.1996 - 05.2005
Associate of Arts - Christian Education
Nebraska Christian College
High School Diploma -
Odell High School
- 911 Dispatcher, Gage County Sheriff's Office
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