Cindy Rodgers
Vinton,OH
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Motivated Paraprofessional with solid several-year track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping, and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow. Compassionate, and Skilled in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive educational environments and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Alexander Local Schools
Albany , OH
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
Bus Driver
Vinton County Local Schools
McArthur, Ohio
11.2003 - 03.2019
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
- Maintained order among passengers during trip by enforcing rules of conduct.
Teacher/Social Worker - Pre-School and Famlies
Jackson-Vinton Community Action Agency inc
Wellston, Jackson, McArthur, Ohio
08.1991 - 10.2004
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OHSkills
- Activity Oversight
- Documentation
- Arts and crafts
- Test Proctoring
- Clerical Support
- Teacher Support
- Educational assistance
- Small Group Instruction
- Skill Building
- Special Education Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Alexander Local Schools
09.2019 - 02.2022
Bus Driver
Vinton County Local Schools
11.2003 - 03.2019
Teacher/Social Worker - Pre-School and Famlies
Jackson-Vinton Community Action Agency inc
08.1991 - 10.2004
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
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