Ashley A Walker
Sanford,ME
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional at Sanford School Department, skilled in IEP compliance and student advocacy. Successfully implemented individualized learning strategies, fostering a supportive environment for students with autism and spectrum disorders. Collaborated effectively with educators to enhance student progress, ensuring positive educational outcomes through tailored support and proactive classroom management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sanford School Department
10.2021 - Current
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07-2026
Skills
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Instructional support
- Classwork oversight
- Skills strategies
- Learning environment management
- Special needs
- IEP compliance
- Classroom management strategies
- Data collection
- Student advocacy
Certification
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association - Expires
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Sanford School Department
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Walden University