Cecily Ogden
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Passionate educator with background in supporting teachers and students across preschool to secondary school levels. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and implementing innovative educational techniques. Demonstrated ability to improve student understanding and academic performance through targeted instructional support. Committed to fostering educational development and success for all students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Deer Valley
Hoover, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported students with individualized learning needs
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
Substitute Teacher
Hoover City Schools
Hoover
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups in various subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with permanent teachers to align lesson plans and objectives.
- Supervised student activities during recess and transitions between classes.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL05-2014
Skills
- Classroom management
- Instructional support
- Positive reinforcement
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Special education support
- Effective communication
- Reading and writing support
- Teaching assistance
- Supervising student activities
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior management
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Deer Valley
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Hoover City Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
BBA - Business Administration
Faulkner University