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Dawn Robrooks
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Calm and patient paraprofessional with over 10 years of experience in classroom support. Expertise in behavior management and individualized instruction, successfully collaborating with educators to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Clark Montessori High School
Cincinnati, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Support classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson plans and learning activities.
- Facilitate small group sessions to reinforce concepts and enhance student understanding.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a positive learning environment and address challenges promptly.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
One on One Paraprofessional
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
Cincinnati, OH
08.2018 - 05.2022
- My duties consisted of providing assistance to a high functioning autistic student with social skills that would allow him to be successful in the future.
- Assisted in the implementation of IEP's for students with special needs.
- Adapted instructional techniques based on individual student needs or abilities.
- Maintained confidentiality of student information according to legal requirements.
- Communicated student progress and concerns to teachers.
- Gathered data to measure student's progress and determine the best way to assist with his learning style.
- Keep accurate reports, records, and files on individual students.
Paraprofessional
Dater Montessori
Cincinnati, OH
08.2008 - 05.2017
- My duties consisted of assisting the teacher with daily lessons within the Montessori program such as practical life, math, handwriting, and science.
- Provided cultural presentations on a monthly basis.
- Kept classroom clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Contributed to a positive classroom culture by establishing strong relationships with students and maintaining open communication with families.
Education
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Patient
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
Interests
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Clark Montessori High School
08.2022 - Current
One on One Paraprofessional
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
08.2018 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional
Dater Montessori
08.2008 - 05.2017
Xavier University