Brittany Galloway
Mt Hermon ,LA
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record at Washington Parish School Board, enhancing classroom management and supporting special education needs. Skilled in behavior management and effective communication, I foster positive relationships and deliver tailored instructional support, ensuring student safety and engagement in diverse learning environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Washington Parish School Board
Mount Hermon, LA
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Caregiver
Florida Parish Resource for Independent Living
Franklinton, LA
06.2010 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
Pine Jr/Sr Hight School
Franklinton, LA05.2010
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Patient
- Classroom organization
- CPR and first aid
- Special education
- Teacher assistance
- Computer skills
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Student health and safety
- Documentation
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Social skills training
- Reading and writing support
- Activity planning
- Supervising student activities
- Teaching assistance
- Parent communication
- Classroom technology
- Disability awareness
- Schedule management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP compliance
- Educational assistance
- Child development
- Preparing instructional materials
- Reading intervention
- Educational support
- Elementary education
- Lesson planning
- Creating visual displays
- Crisis intervention
- Student records management
- Smartboard
- Assessment administration
- Literacy support
- Enrichment activities
- Social support
- Social integration
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Washington Parish School Board
09.2024 - 11.2024
Caregiver
Florida Parish Resource for Independent Living
06.2010 - 10.2024
Pine Jr/Sr Hight School