Barbara Connor
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at multiply schools, excelling in behavior modification and classroom management. Proven ability to foster social-emotional growth and implement innovative instructional strategies, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students. Highly dependable team member committed to enhancing educational outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional (Autistic Self-contained)
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center
Marietta
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted teacher in preparing instructional materials
- Assisted teacher with small groups, large groups, and individuals
- Acted as a substitute teacher in the absence of teacher
- Assisted students with toileting, feeding, etc
Private tutor
Private Residence
Fayetteville, North Carolina
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted non-verbal autistic youth with schoolwork during teacher instruction
- Taught life skills (following directions and completing activities of daily living)
Teacher’s Assistant (Autistic self-contained, 1st grade mainstream)
Honeycutt Elementary School
Fayetteville, North Carolina
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Assisted students with small group activities
- Prepared classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons
- Performed recordkeeping duties associated with the classroom including attendance and grades
- Instructed students in proper classroom procedures and behavior
- Adapted instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines
- Provided extra instructional support and individual attention as needed
Program Supervisor (pre-k students: autistic and mainstream)
Marietta Community Schools After School Program
Marietta, Georgia
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw instructor and student activities
- Fosterd and developed an environment that is engaging, student-focused and safe
- Created employee schedule monthly based upon historical daily enrollment and ratio requirements
- Communicated and conferred with parents regarding billing, discipline and safely concerns
Middle school youth minister
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Hope Mills, North Carolina
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with other middle school youth minister to develop, coordinate, and lead all middle school church activities
- Mentored and guided youth with life issues
General Education Paraprofessional
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center
Marietta , Georgia
08.2024 - Current
- Prepares classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
- Provides one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
- Observes students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Planes and lea activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Collaborates with other staff members on developing innovative instructional materials and teaching methods tailored towards individual student needs.
- Applies positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provides clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
- Supportes inclusive educational practices that promote social-emotional growth for all students.
- Supervises students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Facilitates small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
Registered Behavior Technician
Carolina Center ABA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Collects data about student’s behaviors through direct observation
- Teaches students the specific behavior skills called for in treatment plans
- Responsible for implementing a behavior analysis plan
- Communicates with patients, their parents, and members of the local community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Service/Management, concentration in child psychology
University of Phoenix
12.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 06.2022 - 07.2025
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation
- Team leader
- Staff development
- Strong verbal communication
- Highly dependable
- Enjoys working with children
- Excellent attention to detail
- Behavior modification
- Data collection
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Instructional support
- Special education practices
- Student supervision
- Social-emotional learning
- Visual supports
- Behavioral support
- Small group instruction
Timeline
General Education Paraprofessional
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center
08.2024 - Current
Program Supervisor (pre-k students: autistic and mainstream)
Marietta Community Schools After School Program
10.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional (Autistic Self-contained)
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center
08.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
Kennesaw State University
06.2022 - 07.2025
Private tutor
Private Residence
01.2019 - 01.2021
Teacher’s Assistant (Autistic self-contained, 1st grade mainstream)
Honeycutt Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2021
Middle school youth minister
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
01.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Carolina Center ABA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Service/Management, concentration in child psychology
University of Phoenix
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