Belinda Janice Garrett

Paraprofessional

Flower Mound School

05.2016 - 02.2025

Librarian (5 years): Managed check in/ out, inventory, library skills class, ran and organized the Book Fair, repair books, shelve books, provided study area for students.
Gifted and Talented Teacher (4 years): facilitated, instructed, and planned 40 minutes classes, four days a week for grades 3-5.
Media and Technology Specialist (6 years): Built and managed the district SSO (Clever), as well as LMS platforms like Renaissance (AR and STAR), IXL, Google Classroom.
Assistant Teacher grades 4 and 5 (1 year).
Assistant Teacher 2nd grade for 2 years.
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.
Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
Assisted in organization of school events, contributing to vibrant school culture.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
Facilitated workshops for professional development of junior staff members.
Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 25 students.
Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect among students.
Established strong relationships with parents and caregivers through regular communication about student progress and goals.
Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
Enhanced critical thinking skills through the integration of inquiry-based learning methods within the curriculum.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Paraprofessional

Education

Elementary Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Skills

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Elementary Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

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