Ashley Hankins
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Special Education Paraprofessional with well-established knowledge of lesson planning and individual student learning strategies. Trained in behavior management and personal hygiene needs. Kind and alert individual with dedication to long-term student success. I strive for greatness and am a hard worker. I consult and maintain data systems, data collection, and continuous progress monitoring.
Resourceful Special Education Paraprofessional with several years of experience assisting classroom teachers and promoting individualized learning techniques. Certified in first aid and CPR. Dedicated to encouraging and motivating people with or without disabilities.
Compassionate Teaching Assistant in Special Education with significant experience supporting classroom environments and enhancing student learning. Skilled in adapting educational materials to meet diverse learning needs and maintaining positive behavior among students. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers to implement tailored education plans, resulting in improved student engagement and understanding.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Unit 5 schools
Normal, Illinois
08.2002 - Current
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, community outings, and cafeterias.
- utilize the individualized education plan for an array of students and disabilities.
- People skills and communication with co workers, students, parents, and staff
- I am proficient with communication and the ability come to resolutions based on the amount of need.
- Use extreme patience and skills to provide help, understanding, and logic to those who need that time to process.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals. Data collection and entering data
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Heartland Community College
Normal, ILSkills
- Teaching and instruction
- Parental interaction
- Instructional support
- Social and group settings
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Classwork oversight
- Behavioral plan management
- IEP compliance
- Skills strategies
- Data collection
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Seizure management
- Crisis intervention
- Physical disabilities support
- Sensory integration
- Student supervision
- Executive function support
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptive equipment
- Classroom management strategies
- Student advocacy
- Social skills training
- Specialized instructional methods
- IEP implementation
- Individualized instruction
- Emotional regulation
- Activities oversight
- Emotional support strategies
- Safety protocol adherence
- Autism support
- Cultural awareness
- Progress monitoring
- Assistive technology
- Relationship building skills
- Classroom recordkeeping
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Unit 5 schools
08.2002 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Heartland Community College