Dana Collins
Bartlett,TN
Summary
Compassionate and friendly Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes. Strengths include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, classroom management, and adaptability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Bartlett City Schools
Bartlett, TN
07.2021 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Supported special education teachers by providing feedback on lesson plans, objectives, and modifications.
- Implemented instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of special education students.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques when working with challenging behaviors.
- Facilitated small group or one on one instruction for students who required additional assistance.
- Observed individual student performance in order to identify areas of strength or weakness within a subject area or task level.
Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant
Central Kitsap School District
Silverdale, WA
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided individualized support to students based on their educational needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2016
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptive learning
- Behavioral interventions
- Instructional support
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Classroom organization
- Patience and empathy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Bartlett City Schools
07.2021 - 09.2025
Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant
Central Kitsap School District
10.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
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