April Hayes
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Ankeny Community Schools, specializing in behavioral support and classroom management. Proven ability to foster social skills and emotional development while implementing IEP compliance. Adept at adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for all.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Ankeny Community Schools
Ankeny, IA
08.2023 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with instructional tasks and student engagement.
- Adapted learning materials to meet diverse student needs and promote inclusive education.
- Collaborated with educators to implement behavior management strategies effectively.
- Monitored student progress and provided
- feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, encouraging social skills and emotional development.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities, ensuring their success in the classroom.
- I am often in the library if there are no absences that need filled where I have become familiar with the cataloging system there. I often check students in and out, shelve books, assist students with technology, cover and put barcodes on books, order new books, etc and other needs throughout the day. This is where I fell in love with the work in the library and it became my favorite place to be!
Associate Teacher
Ankeny Community Schools
Ankeny, IA
08.2012 - 10.2016
- Facilitated classroom activities that promoted collaboration and critical thinking among students.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
- Collaborated with educators to create a positive learning environment and support school initiatives.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom behavior by implementing effective discipline strategies, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
Associate Preschool Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, IA
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Organized and participated in parent-teacher conferences, enhancing communication between school and home.
- Developed creative teaching materials that supported curriculum goals and stimulated student interest.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating creative arts and hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in early childhood education and pedagogy.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instruction accordingly for maximum effectiveness and achievement.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques, motivating students to achieve academic success while building selfconfidence.
- Supported children''s social-emotional growth by implementing age-appropriate conflict resolution strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues on planning and executing diverse instructional methods, leading to improved student comprehension of complex concepts.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment for all students.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Associate Preschool Teacher
Ankeny Community Schools
Ankeny, IA
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Facilitated engaging learning activities that promoted developmental milestones in preschool-aged children.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create inclusive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Monitored classroom environment to ensure safety and compliance with educational standards.
- Assisted in assessing student progress, providing feedback to support individual growth and development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive interactions among students.
Preschool Teacher
Ankeny YMCA
Ankeny, IA
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Facilitated age-appropriate activities that fostered social and emotional development.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing classroom environment for children aged 3-5.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and development goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IASkills
- Behavioral support
- Special education support
- Classroom supervision
- Disability awareness
- Technology proficiency
- Classroom support
- Sensory integration strategies
- Student learning support
- Student needs support
- IEP compliance
- Activity planning
- Literacy support
- Social skills development
- Social development and integration
- Educational support
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
Associate Teacher
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2012 - 10.2016
Associate Preschool Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools
09.2009 - 08.2012
Associate Preschool Teacher
Ankeny Community Schools
08.2006 - 06.2009
Preschool Teacher
Ankeny YMCA
09.2005 - 05.2006
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Marshalltown Community College