Successful paraprofessional consistently meets or exceeds goals through insightful decisions. Delivers encouragement and concept reinforcement to students to boost learning and classroom confidence. Committed to helping students achieve academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Great Oak Charter School
02.2023 - Current
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Paraprofessional
Cooperative Educational Services
01.2019 - 02.2023
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2025
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
05.2018
Skills
Creating Safe Learning Environment
Facilitating Online Learning
Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
Audio-Visual Demonstrations
Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
Organizational and Planning Skills
Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Great Oak Charter School
02.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Cooperative Educational Services
01.2019 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College
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