Jennifer Byas
GROVE CITY,OH
Summary
At my current position I effectively communicated with over 30 teachers on a daily basis to come up with behavior plans to accommodate the childs day in order for the child/teacher to be successful. My job requires patience, excellent communication, adaptability, reliability, and the ability to be humble. I am a hard worker that is able to figure out complex problems and know when to ask for help.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Southwestern City School District
Grove City, OH
06.2024 - Current
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Stay At Home Mom
Self-employeed
Grove City, OH
07.2002 - 06.2017
- Raised 3 kids before returning to work
- Fostered patience and encouraged self growth
- learned to cook, clean, and organize in chaos
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Associate of Science - Fish And Wildlife Management
Hocking College
Nelsonville06-2000
Skills
- Group Activities
- Activity Planning
- Project Management
- Fisheries management
- Field Research Techniques
- Ornithology Knowledge
- Native Plant Landscaping
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
- Written Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Emergency Response
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Effective Communication
- Community Outreach
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- Avid Gardener
- Aqua Gardener
- Daily hiker
- biking
- kayaking
- paddleboarding
- macrame
- yoga
- identifying all things in nature :)
Accomplishments
- 2020, 2024 Southwestern City School District Helping Hands Award recipient
- Best Mom Ever award every May for 21 years running
- Regualrly praised by coworkers for the help and support I give on the daily with no prompting
Certification
- Boating Certificate
- First Aid
- Crisis Preventative Training
Personal Growth
- Regularly Volunteer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Southwestern City School District
06.2024 - Current
Stay At Home Mom
Self-employeed
07.2002 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Fish And Wildlife Management
Hocking College