Cailey Powell
Summary
Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Lunenburg Primary School
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Long Term Sub
Lunenburg Primary School
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Increased class participation through interactive activities and group projects.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Long Term Sub
Lunenburg Primary School
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Increased class participation through interactive activities and group projects.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Lead Teacher
Creative Imaginations Childcare
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping
Assistant Teacher
Children's Center
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Organized snack time and nap hours
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
Assistant Teacher
Acorn Childcare Center
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Organized snack time and nap hours
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
Assistant Teacher
Bonjour Childcare
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities
- Organized snack time and nap hours
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Lunenburg High School
Lunenburg, Ma06.2017
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Behavior Management
- Teacher Support
- Data Collection
- Classroom support
- IEP familiarity
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
Certification
- The Department of Early Education and Care: Preschool Teacher
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Long Term Sub
Lunenburg Primary School
04.2024 - 06.2024
Long Term Sub
Lunenburg Primary School
11.2023 - 03.2024
Paraprofessional
Lunenburg Primary School
08.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
Creative Imaginations Childcare
03.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant Teacher
Acorn Childcare Center
10.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Teacher
Children's Center
06.2017 - 02.2019
Assistant Teacher
Bonjour Childcare
07.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Lunenburg High School
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Fitchburg State University
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