Constance Shultz

Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual student to enable positive learning outcomes in C-setting classes. Model, chunk and reteach curriculum to reinforce classroom concepts and learning strategies. Support teachers with classroom management, grading and progress data. Adhere to IEP accommodations, confidentiality and support goals for student success. Accompany student to Networks School half days. Assist students with intellectual and physical disabilities to perform tasks in enterprise areas.

• Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
• Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.

• Oversaw students with various disabilities in enterprise areas and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers. Provide encouragement and assistance to students.
• Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, and faculty members.

Offered 1:1 instructional support to students with various intellectual and physical disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome in C-setting inclusive classrooms as well as the Christiana Virtual Academy. Based on individual needs assist students with completing assignments, scribe, reteach classwork for comprehension and organize materials. Support reading and math intervention techniques to break down materials. Kept track of daily progress and communicated with families when necessary. Attend IEP meetings and adjust strategies and goals. Collaborated with ED and teachers to support students. Nominated for building para of the year.

Assisted teacher in Spec Ed classroom with daily management of activities. Held small group Title 1- reading intervention for decoding and comprehension. Monitor student progress. Held small group for math testing allowing extra time. Support positive behavior goals and follow IEP and behavior plans. Develop rapport with teachers and families to foster positive learning environment.

Substitute and assist other staff members when needed. Nominated for para of the year.

Classroom para for a 3rd grade Spec Ed classroom. Organized folders, data collection and grading. Assisted the teacher with intervention groups to support reading and math goals to meet benchmark status. Held small reading intervention groups (K-5) to support literacy needs and worked with gifted students to challenge their needs. Monitored field trips, lunch and recess. Collaborate with spec-ed coaches to follow updated IEP goals.

• Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
• Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
• Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
• Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.