Chelsea normand
agawam,Massachusetts
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Hampden Charter School Of Science
Chicopee, Massachusetts
09.2023 - Current
- Integrated technology into lessons when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress for reporting purposes.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor, teacher, and student's family members.
- Counseled struggling learners on how best to approach difficult subjects or tasks.
- Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding of course material.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
Summer School Paraprofessional
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Helped develop materials for instruction such as worksheets, charts, flashcards.
- Kept classrooms organized by distributing supplies, managing materials and resources.
- Supported staff members in providing an inclusive environment for all learners.
- Implemented instructional modifications based on individual student needs.
- Assessed student understanding by observing responses to questions posed by teacher or peers.
- Encouraged positive relationships among students through cooperative learning activities.
- Provided support to teachers during instruction periods.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
Preschool Teacher
Roots Learning Center
Agawam, Massachusetts
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06-2024
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Lesson Planning
- Skills Development
- Student Evaluation
- Educational feedback
- Personalized learning plans
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning environment structures
- Staff Collaboration
- Special Needs Support
- Child Development
- Test Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Student rapport building
- Verbal and written communication
- Individualized Instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative Thinking
- Special Education
Accomplishments
- deans list
Certification
- eec certified teacher
Timeline
Summer School Paraprofessional
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
07.2024 - 08.2024
Tutor
Hampden Charter School Of Science
09.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Roots Learning Center
01.2022 - 04.2023
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Holyoke Community College
- eec certified teacher
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