Chelsea K. King
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Qualified Teaching Assistant offers a track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral, and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Provided individualized and small instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with students’
- Individual Education Plans
- Implemented academic and behavior interventions and collected progress monitoring data with fidelity
- Assisted in preparation of lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively covered material and followed state standards
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
KINDERGARTEN, DeKalb County Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Instructs students through small group lessons, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension
- Assists in preparation of lessons and high-yielding instructional strategies aligned to state standards and school goals
- Administers and creates various assessments to monitor students’ comprehension and progress aligned to curriculum and standards.
- Adheres to students’ Individualized Educational Plans and differentiates instruction to ensure students have an equitable opportunity for standard mastery
- Assists in coordination of parent/teacher conferences to review students’ academic performance, behavior, and other matters
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development
Car Sales Person
AutoNation
Lithia Springs, GA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Managed customer from initial contact to closing with attention to detail to build loyalty.
- Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
- Developed and grew leads through repeat business and customer referrals.
- Provided product benefits and advantages and discussed pricing with interested parties.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
TECHNOLOGY PARAPROFESSIONAL
Dekalb County Schools
Decatur, GA
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Heightened student engagement by utilizing interactive activities with a STEM focus
- Assisted in coordinating of gifted testing and preparation of eligibility reports
- Cultivated an environment of student exploration by developing and sustaining FLL Lego Robotics Team as co-head coach
- Supported extracurricular involvement as head chairperson for Technology Club
- Advanced Microsoft program expertise for students in grades 2nd thru 5th via age-appropriate instructional classroom strategies
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff, and parents to provide effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Administrative Assistant
Clopton Primary Care
Ellenwood, GA
05.2012 - 07.2018
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Maintained and updated patient records for accurate, current medical histories.
- Provided educational documents and pamphlets to patients.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files, and collecting payments.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Muscogee County Schools
Columbus, GA
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided individualized and small instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with students’
- Individual Education Plans
- Implemented academic and behavior interventions and collects progress monitoring data with fidelity
- Served on the PBIS team, specializing in behavior strategies to assist students with challenging behavior
- Supported extracurricular involvement as the team lead for Morning Announcement Club
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Mercer University
05.2023
Skills
- IEP Goals
- Classwork Oversight
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Instructional Support
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Classroom Organization
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Smart Board Technology
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Administrative Support
- Office Administration
- Multi-Line Phone Systems
Certification
Georgia Elementary Education Certification – Pre-K-5 Anticipated Date: December 2024
Georgia Paraprofessional Certification -1552014 (Pre-K-12)
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Atlanta Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
KINDERGARTEN, DeKalb County Schools
07.2020 - 05.2021
Car Sales Person
AutoNation
01.2020 - 07.2020
TECHNOLOGY PARAPROFESSIONAL
Dekalb County Schools
08.2017 - 12.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
Muscogee County Schools
03.2016 - 05.2017
Administrative Assistant
Clopton Primary Care
05.2012 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Mercer University
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