Colleen Bianchi
Round Lake,IL
Summary
Dynamic Paraprofessional from Round Lake Public Schools, adept in differentiated instruction and crisis management. Excelled in tailoring educational strategies for diverse student needs, enhancing engagement by 30%. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication, ensuring comprehensive support and positive student outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Round Lake Public Schools
04.1998 - Current
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Education
Certificate Para-Education - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Round Lake Senior High School
Round Lake, IL06.1985
Skills
- Classroom support
- Small Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Activity Oversight
- Teacher Support
- Educational assistance
- Social support
- Clerical Support
- Test Proctoring
- Storytelling
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation
- Student Records Management
- Individual Instruction
- IEP compliance
- Literacy support
- Student Health and Safety
- Multicultural Awareness
- Safety understanding
- Behavior Modification
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient
- Crisis Management
- IEP familiarity
- Life Skills Training
- Child Development Certification
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Student Supervision
- Reading and Writing Support
- Head Start programs
- Individual Student Assistance
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary Education
- After-school programs
- Special Education
- Educational Games
- Educational Support
- Behavior Management
- Supervising Student Activities
- Relationship Building
- Smartboard
- Classroom Technology
- Reporting Requirements
- National Education Association
- Instructional support
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent Communication
- Learning Strategies
- Study Skills Development
- Teacher Assistance
- Creating Visual Displays
- Computer Skills
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Laboratory Monitoring
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Child Development
- Enrichment Activities
- Behavior improvements
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Group and individual instruction
- Disability Awareness
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Emotional Support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Activity implementation
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Data Collection
- Social integration
- Social development and integration
- Classroom Organization
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Round Lake Public Schools
04.1998 - Current
Certificate Para-Education - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Round Lake Senior High School
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