Paraprofessional/SECA, offers more than five years in multi grade level classrooms starting from preschool throughout eighth grade. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish with life-based approaches to education. Skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Successful at working with students from diverse backgrounds and Team-minded when collaborating with teachers and staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/SECA
Louis Nettelhorst Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 06.2021
Followed individual IEP goals / 504 goals.
Applied positive reinforcement methods to redirect negative and unwanted behaviors.
Conducted small and individual group activities based on learning needs.
Observed, recorded and reported useful data to better support students needs and opportunities for future support.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Prepared instruction materials, and set up work areas.
Monitored students on field trips, assemblies, indoor/outdoor recess and or other school events.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Created Action Plans, Intervention and Behavior Plans for both individual and groups of students.
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Chalk Preschool
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 12.2016
Led whole group carpet meetings of 25 students for calendar, number of the day, and weather activities.
Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
Cleaned and organized all classroom materials before and after Centers.
Created Centers based on each child's needs and classroom as a whole with weekly themes.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable Lead teacher's plan of action.
Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Counted children when lined up for various activities.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Child Care Provider
ACC Coffee Hour Child Care
Arlington Heights, IL
10.2013 - 06.2015
Provided care for up to 15 children at once, ranging in age from birth to five years of age.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
Sanitized tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
Taught general hygiene.
Offered age-appropriate toys and material to engage in brain development.
Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Leadership
Rasmussen College
Romeoville, IL
09.2018
Skills
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
Individualized Educational Plans
Reinforcing Learning Concepts
Effective Communication
Supervising Classroom Activities
Lesson Planning and Preparation
Facilitating Online Learning
Timeline
Paraprofessional/SECA
Louis Nettelhorst Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2021
Assistant Classroom Teacher
Chalk Preschool
08.2015 - 12.2016
Child Care Provider
ACC Coffee Hour Child Care
10.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Leadership
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