Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Community Service
Timeline
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Benjamin Anfinson

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Trusted youth worker, and para.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Nasha Shkola
2025 - Current

- Started full time on 10/11/2025

  • Supported students with special needs in daily activities and learning tasks.
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Zen
09.2025 - 10.2025
  • Helped children in special education

Special Education Assistant

Anishinabe Academy
02.2025 - 09.2025
  • (Didn't work during summer, returned temporarily in the fall, I believe in late August or September)
  • Collaborated with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, or psychologists, to ensure optimal care for each student.
  • Supported diverse learning environments by providing accommodations for students who needed additional assistance due to physical or mental impairments.
  • Provided individual and small group instruction to students with special needs in a safe and supportive environment.

Education

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies, And indigenous studies

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
12-2019

Skills

  • Academic Support
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Public Speaking
  • Emotional Intelligence

Certification

  • Driving license
  • Clean background, and can pass a drug test

Community Service

Little Earth Protector, Paid neighborhood watch, Minneapolis, MN, 2024-08, 2024-11, Responded quickly to meet residents needs and resolve problems., Collaborated with other members to best secure the area and keep the peace

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Zen
09.2025 - 10.2025

Special Education Assistant

Anishinabe Academy
02.2025 - 09.2025

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General Studies, And indigenous studies

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Special Education Paraprofessional

Nasha Shkola
2025 - Current