Cassandra Fearn
Huntsville,Alabama
Summary
Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success. Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 30 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Huntsville City Schools, James Dawson Elementary
09.2005 - 05.2014
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
Special Education Assistant
Huntsville City School System
09.1990 - 05.2005
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Huntsville City Schools
09.1990 - 05.1992
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Special Education Assistant
Huntsville City Schools
10.1982 - 05.1990
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Skills
- Social and Group Settings
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Classroom Organization
- Group Assistance
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Huntsville City Schools, James Dawson Elementary
09.2005 - 05.2014
Special Education Assistant
Huntsville City School System
09.1990 - 05.2005
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Huntsville City Schools
09.1990 - 05.1992
Special Education Assistant
Huntsville City Schools
10.1982 - 05.1990
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