Barbara Lapora
Paraprofessional
Divide,Colorado
Summary
Driven Paraprofessional from ASD20, adept in behavior management and effective communication, significantly enhanced student support through personalized interventions and collaborative teaching assistance. Demonstrated strong work ethic by fostering positive learning environments and ensuring student safety, achieving notable improvements in classroom efficiency and student behavioral outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
ASD20
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
Nanny
Aga Jackowiak
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Education
No Degree - Real Estate
Real Estate College of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO02.2018
High School Diploma -
Pottsville Area High School
Pottsville, PA06.1981
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Classroom support
- CPR and First Aid
- Computer Skills
- Student Supervision
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Student Health and Safety
- Emotional Support
- Behavior improvements
- Behavior Modification
- Supervising Student Activities
- Teaching assistance
- Educational Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Test Proctoring
- Peer Mediation
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
ASD20
01.2020 - Current
Nanny
Aga Jackowiak
08.2016 - 08.2021
No Degree - Real Estate
Real Estate College of Colorado
High School Diploma -
Pottsville Area High School
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