I have been at my job for almost 2 years, starting as a substitute, quickly advancing to special needs assistant, managing children with behavioral issues, and developmental delays, providing RTI, professional evaluations within the school system, attending meetings for IEP's, IFSP's, and outside assistance and therapies for families as needed. I am very professional, enthusiastic,hard working, and knowledgeable about my job.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
Lake Cumberland Head Start
Albany, KY
07.2022 - Current
Provided one-on-one and group support for students with special needs.
Conducted assessments, observations, and evaluations to monitor progress of students with special needs.
Assisted in the development of individual education plans to meet student's specific educational goals.
Attended meetings with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to discuss student's progress.
Implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities.
Collaborated with teachers and school staff on developing classroom modifications for students with special needs.
Adapted instruction methods and materials to meet the individualized needs of students.
Coordinated communication between school personnel, families, and outside agencies regarding services for students with special needs.
Provided assistance to children during lunchtime activities and monitored them during recess periods.
Maintained confidentiality of all information related to the student's educational records.
Facilitated communication between family members and school personnel regarding student's progress.
Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of best practices when working with special needs populations.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Kept over [Number] students safe in classroom and outside environments.
Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and coordinate meetings.
Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems while also addressing any inappropriate behaviors promptly.
Production Worker/ Quality Assurance Tech
Keystone Foods
Albany, KY
07.2012 - 09.2019
Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
Recorded inspection results after production runs.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.