Carrie Johnson
Behavioral
Krum,TX
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional
Krumisd
Krum
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Assisted in preparing instructional materials for various subject areas.
- Facilitated small group sessions to enhance student learning experiences.
- Monitored student progress and behavior during classroom activities.
- Collaborated with staff to adapt lessons for diverse learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Implemented strategies to promote positive social interactions among students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in IEP meetings and contributed to the development of educational plans.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Collin County Juvenile Probation
Plano
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Conducted regular meetings with juveniles to discuss probation requirements.
- Monitored compliance with court-ordered conditions and reported violations.
- Developed individualized case plans to address specific needs of juveniles.
- Maintained accurate records of interactions and progress for each case file.
- Assisted in crisis intervention situations to ensure safety and stability.
- Communicated effectively with families to engage them in the probation process.
- Participating in training programs to stay abreast of developments in the field.
- Promoting positive behavior change through reinforcement techniques such as rewards systems.
- Providing guidance, support, and resources to at-risk youth.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Collin County Juvenile Detention
McKinney
10.2008 - 10.2012
- Supervised youth in detention to ensure safety and compliance with facility rules.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment for maintenance and cleanliness.
- Facilitated group sessions to promote positive behavior and conflict resolution among residents.
- Collaborated with staff to develop individualized treatment plans for residents' needs.
- Documented incidents, behaviors, and interactions in youth records accurately and timely.
- Responded to emergencies swiftly, ensuring safety of residents and staff during incidents.
- Trained new officers on protocols, procedures, and effective communication strategies.
- Completed daily reports.
- Informed detained youths about available services that could assist them upon release.
- Patrolled correctional facility to ensure it's clean, secure and maintained.
- Observed and recorded progress of each juvenile offender.
- Provided emotional and physical support to juveniles in detention facilities.
- Maintained records of individual detainees' progress and behavior while in custody.
- Assisted in developing rehabilitation plans for juvenile offenders.
- Intervened during crisis situations involving detainees to de-escalate potential conflicts.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating records.
- Supervised recreational activities for detained juveniles.
- Developed relationships with both staff members and inmates in order to provide an open line of communication.
- Transported juvenile detainees to court hearings or other appointments as required.
- Reported incidents of misconduct or violations of policy to supervisors.
- Ensured a safe environment was maintained within the facility at all times.
- Adhered to all laws pertaining to the confinement of minors in a detention center.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
Correctional Officer
Collin County Sheriff Office
McKinney
03.2006 - 10.2008
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured compliance with facility rules.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility for safety and security issues.
- Managed inmate movements within the facility to maintain order and discipline.
- Responded promptly to incidents and emergencies within the correctional environment.
- Documented inmate behavior and incident reports accurately and timely.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Day Camp Counselor
Rockwall YMCA
Rockwall
02.1995 - 08.1999
- Supervised daily activities for campers, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Planned and implemented creative programs and games to enhance camper experience.
- Led group discussions on teamwork and cooperation among participants.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness for all activities.
- Communicated with parents regarding camper progress and daily experiences.
- Resolved conflicts among campers, promoting a positive camp environment.
- Collaborated with staff to develop inclusive programs for diverse camper needs.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations as needed.
- Organized small group activities for campers based on age level and interests.
- Administered first aid treatments when necessary or requested by parents and guardians.
- Provided guidance and support to campers aged 5-12 in daily activities.
- Planned various indoor activities during periods of inclement weather to promote camper satisfaction.
- Maintained tidy, clean, and organized play and work areas.
- Participated in staff meetings discussing strategies for improving program effectiveness.
- Instructed children on basic water safety rules before engaging in any aquatic activities.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Watched behaviors, corrected issues, and looked for signs of deeper issues like abuse.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
- Planned and managed wide range of activities focused on physical and mental development.
- Completed accurately daily logs and and records to support camp operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
08.2003 - 12.2005
Associate of Arts - Art Education
08.2000 - 08.2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson adaptation
- Behavior management
- Individualized education plans
- Incident response
- Conflict resolution
- Security procedures
- Report writing
- Attention to detail
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Safety
- Central and pod control
- Inmate supervision
- Incident prevention
- Surveillance
- Inmate monitoring
- Records management
Timeline
Paraprofessional - Krumisd
08.2018 - 12.2021
Juvenile Probation Officer - Collin County Juvenile Probation
10.2012 - 06.2014
Juvenile Detention Officer - Collin County Juvenile Detention
10.2008 - 10.2012
Correctional Officer - Collin County Sheriff Office
03.2006 - 10.2008
University of North Texas - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
08.2003 - 12.2005
Collin County Community College - Associate of Arts, Art Education
08.2000 - 08.2003
Day Camp Counselor - Rockwall YMCA
02.1995 - 08.1999