Briana Smith
Chillicothe,IL
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Trenton R-9 School District, excelling in classroom support and educational assistance. Expert in engaging students with special needs and fostering significant behavior improvements. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, enhancing student learning outcomes through innovative strategies and emotional support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Trenton R-9 School District
10.2019 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Assisted students with bathroom needs.
- Assisted students with eating needs.
- Took on role of supervising teacher when she was absent or out of the classroom.
- Ensured safety with all students.
Education
No Degree - Special Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2026
Skills
- Classroom support
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Social support
- Arts and crafts
- Reading support
- Documentation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior improvements
- Effective communication
- Behavior modification
- Patient
- Student supervision
- Small group and individual assistance
- Supervising student activities
- Smartboard
- Transition planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Friendly and outgoing
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Organization and prioritization
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Student health and safety
- Relationship building
- Special education
- Teacher support
- Safety
- Activity planning
- Emotional support
- Life skills training
- Parent communication
- Teacher assistance
Languages
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Trenton R-9 School District
10.2019 - Current
No Degree - Special Education
Missouri State University
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