Carolyne Copeland
Aurora,CO
Summary
Highly skilled Classroom Paraeducator with experience in creating inclusive learning environments and adapting teaching methods to individual student needs. Strengths include knowledge of child development, strong communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with teachers and parents. Known for fostering positive student behavior and learning, leading to improved class performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Classroom Paraeducator
Aurora Public School District
Aurora , CO
2022.10 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction and academic support to small groups of students.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess
- Assisted with testing procedures by proctoring exams and providing accommodations as needed.
- Collaborated with school staff members on strategies for addressing challenging behaviors in the classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities
- Facilitated positive behavior management techniques through modeling appropriate behaviors and reinforcing desired behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Supported teachers by preparing instructional materials and photocopying documents
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Assisted with Fire Drill Transitions
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias and gymnasiums
- Managed computers in classrooms and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Managed tardies reporting
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Trained in Red Bag Reporting for lock down drills
Nutrition Services
Aurora Public School District
Aurora , CO
2004.07 - 2022.10
- Prepared meals from scratch
- Ensured precooked meals were heated properly, reaching appropriate temperatures.
- Followed Food Safety rules for receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, serving and cooling food properly and safely
- Logged temperatures for freezers, coolers hot boxes and steam tables
- Weekly and monthly inventory
- Cleaning throughout the day
- Serving Students and Staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - British Literature, European History
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC1990-12
Skills
- Transition planning for students going to small groups
- Transitioning from Recess to Lunch
- Bus Duty: Greeting Students as they get off the bus in the morning Picking up Kindergarten and 1st grade students and escorting them to the bus after school
- Behavioral Intervention Plans Check in with assigned students
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Classroom Paraeducator
Aurora Public School District
2022.10 - Current
Nutrition Services
Aurora Public School District
2004.07 - 2022.10
Bachelor of Arts - British Literature, European History
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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