Multi-talented paraeducator with 26 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Office
North Butler Community School
Allison, Iowa
06.2015 - 08.2022
Attended meetings, seminars and workshops to enhance knowledge of bookkeeping functions and other job duties.
Filed monthly bills and mailed out.
Organized staff's work folders
Paraeducator
North Butler Community School District
Allison, Iowa
08.2016 - Current
Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
Prepared instruction materials constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
Paraeducator
LIED Education Center (AEA 267)
Waverly, Iowa
09.1996 - 05.2015
Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
Documented behaviors implemented interventions and treatment results.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
Prepared instruction materials constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clarksville Community School
Clarksville Iowa
05.1982
Skills
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Supervising Classroom Activities
Verbal and Written Communication
Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Reinforcing Learning Concepts
Instructing Small Groups
Reading and Writing Support
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Organization and Prioritization
Organizing and Distributing Materials
Documenting Behaviors
Nonviolent Intervention
Individualized Educational Plans
Effective Communication
Small Group and Individual Assistance
Helping Students with Special Needs
Behavioral Disorders
Paperwork and Reporting
Grading and Reviewing Student Work
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Hobbies
I enjoy watching my granddaughters and grandson play softball/baseball, volleyball,football, and the granddaughters participate in gymnastics. I also love to spend time driving our horses and our dog Queenie.
Timeline
Paraeducator
North Butler Community School District
08.2016 - Current
Business Office
North Butler Community School
06.2015 - 08.2022
Paraeducator
LIED Education Center (AEA 267)
09.1996 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Clarksville Community School
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