Caroline Price
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am currently a dedicated Special Education Classroom Assistant who is passionate about helping children develop emotional, social and educational skills. I am supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing differentiated instruction. I am experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Work in collaboration with others to provide nurturing environments conducive to learning and developmental growth. I have 10+ years of experience working with children, from early childhood settings to middle school. Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Stone Scholastic Academy
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Worked closely one-on-one providing a safe environment to complete learning tasks.
- Implemented self regulation strategies and techniques to aid in learning.
- Provided data and feedback to special education teacher and case manager to implement IEP goals.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, field trips., ensuring their safety at all times.
Therapeutic Assistant
Blue Bird Day School
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Created safe and nurturing environment focused on students to deliver quality learning experiences.
- Helped clients understand appropriate behaviors and responses using behavior modeling.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with therapists to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Worked to support instruction implementation through students' specific needs and progress evaluations.
- Implemented methods to address behavior obstacles.
- Assisted with interviewing potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
Lead Teacher
The Gardner School
Chicago, IL
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Evaluated student's progress and documented in reports.
- Supported fellow lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Attended required staff meetings, workshops and school functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL03.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Baylor University
Waco, TXSkills
- Teacher Assistance
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP compliance
- Classwork oversight
- Behavioral Management
- Calm and patient
- One-on-one support
- CPR/First-aid certified
- CPI certification
- Safety Training
- Paraprofessional License
- Experience with ABA therapy
Timeline
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Stone Scholastic Academy
09.2023 - Current
Therapeutic Assistant
Blue Bird Day School
11.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Gardner School
07.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Baylor University
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