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Brooke Benoit

Carencro,Louisiana

Summary

Compassionate Sped Paraprofessional provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills. Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 15 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques. Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

SpEd Paraprofessional

Lafayette Parish School Board
09.2008 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
  • Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.

Education

GED -

Northside High School
Lafayette, LA
05.2008

Skills

  • Social and Group Settings
  • Skills Strategies
  • Instructional Support
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Activities Oversight
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Parental Interaction
  • IEP Compliance
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Special Needs
  • Classroom Organization
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Activity Management
  • Student Supervision
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Reading Instruction

Timeline

SpEd Paraprofessional

Lafayette Parish School Board
09.2008 - Current

GED -

Northside High School

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