April Anderson
Little Elm
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Paraprofessional Aide with experience supporting students . Skilled in behavior management, social skills development , and providing one-one and small group academic support. Committed to fostering positive ,structured, and inclusive learning environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional Aide
Little Elm ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Academic Support: Assist with lessons, prepare materials, work with students one-on-one or in small groups, and help with independent work.
- Behavior Management: Implement behavior plan, use positive reinforcement, de-escalate challenging behaviors and provide conflict management.
- Social skills: Activities to help student develop social interaction.
- Classroom & Material Prep: Set up classroom, learning space , organize material .
- Training and collaborative: CPI training,CPR training.
- Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom setting .
Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Direct Therapy: Provide one-on- one support, teaching skills through play -based and structural activities, with a focus on social skills, language development and functional play.
- Data Collection: Accurately collect data and documented client data using ABC data and intervals recording to monitor progress.
- Treatment Plan Implementation: Implement individualized treatment plan as written and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Applied behavior management strategies: Implement strategies to modify maladaptive behaviors and encourage positive behaviors.
- Collobration: Communicate effectively with BCBA's , supervisors, and parents to support client progress and consistency across enivronment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication -
City University
City, StateSkills
Crisis prevention and intervention (CPI)
Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills
Experience supporting student with autism spectrum disorder
- Inclusive classroom experience
- Behavior management and positive behavior interventions
- support with academic tasks(reading, writing, math
- Ability to follow structured routines and individualized plans
- Adaptation of instructional materials to meet students need
- Emotional regulation and de-escalation techniques
Certification
CPI Certified(Crisis Prevention Institute -Nonviolent Crisis Intervention)8/23/24-8/23/26
CPR Certified
Registered Behavior Technician(RBT)2025
Languages
English
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Centria Healthcare
05.2025 - 11.2025
Paraprofessional Aide
Little Elm ISD
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication -
City University