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Colleen Jones
Plano,IL
Overview
29
years of professional experience
Work History
School District 88/Emily G John’s Elementary Plano, IL
Para Professional
08.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
School District 88Emily G Johns Intermediate School
Substitute Teacher
08.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Oswego School District 308Oswego, IL
First Grade Teacher
08.2002 - 06.2004
Job overview
Palatine School District 15Palatine, IL
First Grade Teacher
08.1998 - 06.2003
Job overview
Des Plaines School 62Des Plaines, IL
Paraprofessional
08.1995 - 06.1998
Job overview
Education
Saint Mary’s CollegeNotre Dame, IN
Bachelor Of Arts from Elementary Education
05.1995
University Overview
Skills
- Activity Oversight
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Social support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Test Proctoring
- Teacher Support
- Storytelling
- Classroom support
- Crisis Intervention
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Crisis Management
- Classroom Technology
- Effective Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- IEP familiarity
- Learning Strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom Organization
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Activity Planning
- Behavior improvements
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Computer Skills
- Reading and Writing Support
- Educational Support
- Teacher Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Instructional support
- Mathematics Instruction
- Special Education
- Supervising Student Activities
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary Education
- Student Supervision
- Literacy support
Timeline
Para Professional
School District 88/Emily G John’s Elementary
08.2013 - Current
Substitute Teacher
School District 88
08.2013 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Oswego School District 308
08.2002 - 06.2004
First Grade Teacher
Palatine School District 15
08.1998 - 06.2003
Paraprofessional
Des Plaines School 62
08.1995 - 06.1998
Saint Mary’s College
Bachelor Of Arts from Elementary Education