Attentive Paraprofessional Educator adept at supporting classroom operations to facilitate welcoming and positive learning atmosphere for all students. Well-versed in addressing student emotional, academic and social needs, illustrated over six years in similar roles.
Work History
Instructional Assistant
William PennWood School District
Lansdowne, PA
09.2022 - Current
Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among class.
Paraprofessional
Supplemental Health Care
Midvale, UT
09.2024 - 10.2024
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Reading Interventionist
West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023 - 03.2024
Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs for students with reading disabilities.
Conducted assessments of student's reading abilities, including phonemic awareness and fluency.
Created lesson plans to help struggling readers increase their comprehension skills.
Utilized various teaching techniques such as visual aids, manipulatives, and technology-based programs to reinforce learning objectives.
Instructional Assistant
Southeast Delco School District
Folcroft, PA
09.2018 - 09.2019
Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
Food Service Specialist
Aramark/Chartwell
Colwyn, PA
01.2011 - 09.2016
Serve food and beverages to students and faculty in a fast and friendly manner.
Assist in food preparation and storage.
Abide by all safety standards when handling food service tools and equipment.
Ensure accurate cash handling and balancing.
Customer Service Representative
Apria Healthcare Network
Folcroft, PA
03.2006 - 06.2009
Answered calls concerning mail order prescriptions and refills.
Confirm insurance coverage for patients.
Confirmed and update patient personal information.
Handle patient's concerns and complaints.
Follow up with patient's to respond to their inquiries and/ or to notify them of claim investigation results.
Customer Service Representative
Attending Physician Statments
Collingdale, PA
04.2004 - 06.2005
Retrieve medical records for patient's who apply for life insurance.
Contact hospital and medical facilities to schedule medical records pick up.
Handle patients life insurance policy status inquiries.
Maintain confidentiality with high sensitive medical records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate of General Studies
Delware County Community College
Sharon PA
05.2013
Skills
IEP adherence
Classroom inclusion
Classroom support
Evidence-based program use
Helping Students with Special Needs
Individual Student Assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Supplemental Health Care
09.2024 - 10.2024
Reading Interventionist
West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary
11.2023 - 03.2024
Instructional Assistant
William PennWood School District
09.2022 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Southeast Delco School District
09.2018 - 09.2019
Food Service Specialist
Aramark/Chartwell
01.2011 - 09.2016
Customer Service Representative
Apria Healthcare Network
03.2006 - 06.2009
Customer Service Representative
Attending Physician Statments
04.2004 - 06.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Associate of General Studies
MSIS/ RECORD CLERK at WILLIAM DEAN ELEMENTRY SCHOOL – HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTMSIS/ RECORD CLERK at WILLIAM DEAN ELEMENTRY SCHOOL – HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT