Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach/Counseling Paraprofessional
Portsmouth School Department
01.2009 - Current
Co-facilitated Student Leadership Club- after school program lead by fourth and fifth grade students in improving their school and community at large, for 5 years
Nanny/Personal Assistant
09.2007 - 01.2009
Behavioral Therapist
02.2007 - 07.2007
Beautiful Minds, facilitated one to one therapeutic sessions provided in home for children with developmental disabilities and Autism
Special Education Paraprofessional
Portsmouth
01.1994 - 01.2007
Education
Bachelors - Science
Self
Granite State College
2012
Skills
One to one experience working with special needs students (ie Developmentally Disabled and Emotionally Handicapped, Autism Spectrum Disorder) in and out of the classroom
Prepare and deliver of various self-regulation and social skills curriculum
Manage and stabilize crisis situations as they arise
Preparing, planning and delivery of Social Emotional Learning lessons Kindergarten through Second grade
Prepare and deliver Bully Prevention and Awareness lessons
Small group work with socials skills curriculum and problem solving/conflict resolution programs
Participate in classroom discussions about personal body safety and how to seek help from a trusted adult through HAVEN’s Prevention Education program