BLESSING EJUMA HARUNA
Katy,Texas
Summary
Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In class Support Sped Paraprofessional
Katy ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Work closely and follow instructions of Special Education teachers/Case Managers
- Assist with academic tasks and provide help with non-academic areas such as mobility, feeding and to facilitate social interaction among peers
- Daily student data collection on accommodations, behavior and academic goals
- To create a more personalized, engaging and supportive space for students with special needs
Substitute Teacher
Katy ISD
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Long term substitute case manager and first grade in class support staff
- Complete the duties and tasks of the absent teacher
- Follow the lesson plans provided by the teacher as closely as practical and maintain the regular routines of the class
- Manage classroom behavior to maintain an environment conducive to good learning
- Flexible and willing to cover a different assignment if the campus needs it and notify an administrator if additional assistance is needed
- Notify the school office of any serious problems experienced during the day prior to leaving the campus and adhere to safety rules and procedures of the campus
Teacher
King Robinson IB Magnet School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within areas of expertise
- Be a mentor and always support student needs
- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Provide children with a safe environment conducive in accordance with the child and safe standards
- Observe and evaluate the performance of students
- Instruct and support student’s learning
- Provide students with needed resources to enhance inquiry learning
Assistant Teacher in Regular and Special Education Classrooms
Dr Reginald Mayo Early Childhood School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Work closely with lead teacher in planning, facilitation and implementation of individual and group activities designed to encourage the social, emotional, and intellectual development of the children
- Assist with the overall monitoring and supervision of 20 children in the classroom, during outdoor play, meals, naptime, and toileting
- Responsible for keeping up to date reports including attendance, health checks, observations, and daily activities
- Create and maintain a neat, safe, and orderly learning environment that allows for positive child development
- Responsible for the maintenance of classroom supplies and equipment
Education
Master of Arts - teaching-Early childhood
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2023
B. Sc. - Business Administration
University of Abuja
01.2010
Skills
- Exceptional listener
- Excellent team player
- Great planning/organizing skills
- Good communications skills
- Interpersonal abilities
- Works under minimum supervision
Certification
- KATY ISD TEA+CH (Alternate Certification Program: EC-6), 2025
- CPR, AED and First Aid for Children, Infants and Adults, 2015, Medic–First Aid, CT
Timeline
In class Support Sped Paraprofessional
Katy ISD
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Katy ISD
09.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher
King Robinson IB Magnet School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Teacher in Regular and Special Education Classrooms
Dr Reginald Mayo Early Childhood School
08.2019 - 06.2022
B. Sc. - Business Administration
University of Abuja
- KATY ISD TEA+CH (Alternate Certification Program: EC-6), 2025
- CPR, AED and First Aid for Children, Infants and Adults, 2015, Medic–First Aid, CT
Master of Arts - teaching-Early childhood
Southern Connecticut State University
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