Casi Peterson
Spooner,WI
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Northwood School District
08.2021 - 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.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Lead Daycare Teacher
Creative Kids Learning Center
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
No Degree - Human Services
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, WI05.2024
Technical Diploma - Human Services
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, WI05.2023
Skills
- Activity Implementation
- Special Education
- Individual Student Assistance
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Behavioral Disorders
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Behavior Management
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Northwood School District
08.2021 - Current
Lead Daycare Teacher
Creative Kids Learning Center
04.2018 - 03.2019
No Degree - Human Services
Northwood Technical College
Technical Diploma - Human Services
Northwood Technical College
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