Brittney Sloss
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in small group instruction and student supervision. Sharp and highly trained with desire to positively impact students with learning disabilities.
Compassionate Teaching Assistant in Special Education with significant experience supporting classroom environments and enhancing student learning. Skilled in adapting educational materials to meet diverse learning needs and maintaining positive behavior among students. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers to implement tailored education plans, resulting in improved student engagement and understanding.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Eisenhower Cooperative
Midlothian, Illinois
02.2022 - Current
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Administered assessments as directed by teachers or other school personnel.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Certified School Nurse
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, Illinois
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Administered oral medication
- Implemented normal growth and development screenings to identify health problems.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to students.
- Educated students on the importance of proper nutrition, hygiene, and exercise habits.
- Performed immunization reviews for all incoming students to ensure compliance with state laws.
- Monitored medication usage among students taking prescription drugs at school.
- Developed educational materials on various health topics such as asthma management and diabetes awareness.
- Created emergency plans for responding to medical crises in the school setting.
- Investigated suspected cases of abuse or neglect involving students.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss the impact of a student's medical condition on academic performance.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Assessed student's physical, mental, and emotional health needs in a timely manner.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained according to manufacturer guidelines.
Teacher's Assistant
Sauk Village Academy
Sauk Village , IL
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Developed instructional materials and visual aids to supplement lesson plans.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Assist with all bathrooms needs
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Elium Outreach
Homewood, IL12-2020
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North
Calumet City, IL05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Learning environment management
- Skills strategies
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Parental interaction
- Special needs
- Teaching and instruction
- Feeding assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Teacher assistance
- Assistive technology
- Adaptive equipment
- Visual schedules
- Collaboration with teachers
- Learning disabilities support
- Decision-making
- Life skills development
- Crisis intervention
- Data collection
- Nonverbal communication
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Eisenhower Cooperative
02.2022 - Current
Certified School Nurse
Chicago Public Schools
12.2019 - 01.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Sauk Village Academy
06.2017 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Elium Outreach
High School Diploma -
Thornton Fractional North
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville