Betty Cranston
Port Jervis,NY
Summary
Dedicated Paraeducator with 25 years of comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught in classroom. Exceptional communicator knowledgeable in technology paired with strong commitment to total development of students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator
Orange Ulster B.0C.E.S
09.1999 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Actively participated in regular team meetings to discuss student progress, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for continued success.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching, Special Education K-12
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY06.2019
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Emotional Support
- Student Engagement
- IEP familiarity
- Curriculum Implementation
- Teacher Assistance
- Classroom Organization
- Behavior improvements
- Sensory integration strategies
Timeline
Para Educator
Orange Ulster B.0C.E.S
09.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching, Special Education K-12
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
SUNY Empire State College
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