Cooper Simms
Onalaska
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with extensive experience, skilled in crisis intervention and student advocacy. Proven ability to implement behavioral plans and foster inclusive environments, enhancing student engagement and safety. Committed to empowering students to achieve positive learning outcomes through tailored support and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Repsite Care Provider
Family and Children's Center
07.2024 - Current
- Scheduled weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provide compassionate and client-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate a trusting caregiver relationship.
Special Education Paraprofessional
La Crosse School District (Northside Elementary)
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Alerted the instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Worked one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Supported in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in a variety of settings to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with the teacher to create a customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Helped with feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Oversaw a class of students in the absence of the instructor.
Special Education Paraprofessional
La Crosse School District (Logan Middle)
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable the lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Alerted the instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Worked one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Supported in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in a variety of settings to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District (GET Middle School)
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable the lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Alerted the instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Special Education Minor
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI12-2026
Associate of Arts - Foundations of Teacher Education
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI05-2018
Skills
- Instructional support
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavioral plan management
- IEP compliance
- Student supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Data collection
- Progress monitoring
- Skilled in using AAC devices
- Student advocacy
Certification
- CPI Training - 06/19/25-06/19/27
- CPR and First Aid Training - 07/09/24-07/09/26
Timeline
Repsite Care Provider
Family and Children's Center
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
La Crosse School District (Northside Elementary)
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
La Crosse School District (Logan Middle)
02.2023 - 06.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District (GET Middle School)
03.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Special Education Minor
Viterbo University
Associate of Arts - Foundations of Teacher Education
Western Technical College
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