Barbara Godwin
Ocala ,FL
Summary
Accomplished Paraprofessional Educator Substitute and Physical Educator from Marion County School Board, adept in classroom management and emotional support, significantly enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes. Leveraged strong relationship-building and effective communication skills to foster supportive environments, achieving notable improvements in student well-being and academic performance. Proficient in computer skills, ensuring innovative and interactive learning experiences. Friendly and outgoing Future Educator focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Marion County School Board
09.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Nursing Assistant
Avante Rehabilitation Center
02.2012 - 09.2016
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Crew Member Cook
McDonald's
05.2007 - 06.2011
- Handled high-pressure situations effectively, maintaining composure during rush periods while continuing to deliver exceptional service quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment for optimal food safety and quality assurance.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing responsibilities to ensure all aspects of the kitchen and service areas functioned smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2026
Associate of Arts -
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL06.2011
High School Diploma -
Vanguard High School
Ocala, FL05.2008
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Writing Support
- Classroom Organization
- Behavioral Interventions
- Parent Communication
- Teaching strategies
- Documentation
- Social Skills Training
- Activity Planning
- Lesson development
- Mathematics Instruction
- Computer Skills
- Patient
- Effective Communication
- CPR and First Aid
- Relationship Building
- Safety understanding
- Emotional Support
Accomplishments
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student Robotics and Coding club, supervising weekly after school meetings and Competitions.
- Won “Employee of the Month” award at Oakcrest Elementary School in 2022.
- Led class to an average increase in math and reading standardized testing.
- Received commendation from Oakcrest Elementary School principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
- Coached a Track and Field team that ranked 20+ athletes that are top in Marion County.
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Marion County School Board
09.2016 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Avante Rehabilitation Center
02.2012 - 09.2016
Crew Member Cook
McDonald's
05.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts -
College of Central Florida
High School Diploma -
Vanguard High School