Claire Drew
Pittsfield
Summary
Experienced Para Educator skilled in implementing curriculum and adapting teaching materials for diverse learning needs. Proven ability to collaborate with teachers to enhance student success and ensure compliance with individualized education plans.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Para Educator 2
Pittsfield Middle High School SAU 51
09.1996 - Current
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting with lesson implementation and student engagement strategies.
- Adapted teaching materials to accommodate diverse learning needs, fostering inclusive educational environments.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized education plans for students requiring additional support.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and guidance to enhance academic performance and behavioral skills.
- Led small group activities focused on skill development, encouraging peer collaboration and motivation among students.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations effectively.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Implemented intervention strategies that improved student participation and classroom dynamics significantly.
Education
18 Credits - Early Childhood Education
NHTI
Concord, NHNo Degree - Children With Disabilities
School of Life Long Learning
Concord, NHHigh School Diploma -
Manchester West High School
Manchester, NHSkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management,
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Implementing curriculum
- Curriculum implementation
- Student engagement
- Health and safety
- Teacher assistance
- Behavior improvements
- Social integration
- Classroom organization
- Teacher support
- Sensory integration strategies
- Individual instruction
- IEP compliance
- Social development and integration
- Social skills development
- Educational assistance
- Data collection
- Mathematics support
- Lesson planning
- Enrichment activities
- Activity planning
- Visual supports
- Reporting requirements
- Assistive technology
- Documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Special education support
- Educational support
- Literacy support
- Individualized education plan
- Student accommodation
- Classroom monitoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Student supervision
- Behavior management
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Disability awareness
- Relationship building
- Student health and safety
- Small group and individual assistance
- Instructional support
- Supervising student activities
- After-school programs
- Social support
- Educational games
- Test proctoring
- Special education
- Classroom support
- Arts and crafts
- Preparing instructional materials
- Creating visual displays
- Storytelling
- Mathematics instruction
- Individual student assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Patient
- Child development certification
- Reading and writing support
- Life skills training
- Activity implementation
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Schedule management
- Individualized educational plans
- Head start programs
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
- Safety
- Behavior modification
Accomplishments
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
- Supported many classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of regular and special education students.
- Achieved success through effectively communicating with co-workers and students.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of learning materials for success of student goals.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils in adaptive education.
Certification
- [Para II certification for 10 plus years.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Para Educator 2
Pittsfield Middle High School SAU 51
09.1996 - Current
18 Credits - Early Childhood Education
NHTI
No Degree - Children With Disabilities
School of Life Long Learning
High School Diploma -
Manchester West High School