DeAnna Ruckman
Ralston
Summary
Compassionate professional with strong skills in student advocacy and behavioral plan management. Extensive background in supporting diverse learners, ensuring compliance with IEPs, and enhancing classroom engagement through tailored instructional support.
Special education professional with proven ability to assist in creating inclusive learning environments. Background includes implementing tailored teaching strategies and supporting student development. Recognized for effective collaboration and adaptability, ensuring smooth classroom operations and positive student outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ralston High School
Ralston, NE
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted educators in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Provided support during classroom activities, promoting engagement and participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials for varying student abilities and learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, documenting observations to inform instructional adjustments.
Lead Infant Teacher
UNMC Child Development Center
Omaha, NE
04.1999 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for infants, fostering cognitive and emotional growth.
- Led classroom activities to enhance social skills and promote positive interactions among children.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's developmental milestones and address concerns.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment that encourages exploration and discovery for infants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Multi Disciplinary Studies
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE02-2002
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Student advocacy
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student supervision
- Nonverbal communication
- Behavioral plan management
- Life skills development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Feeding assistance
- Physical disabilities support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Social skills training
- Parental interaction
- Skills strategies
- Emotional regulation
- Visual schedules
- Activity management
- Heavy lifting
- Reading instruction
- Social and group settings
- Assistive technology
- Sensory integration
- Seizure management
- Decision-making
- Cultural awareness
- Mobility assistance
- Proficient with [technology]
- Functional communication
- Adaptive equipment
- Classroom management strategies
- Relationship building skills
- Data collection
- Individualized instruction
- Executive function support
- Toileting assistance
- Autism support
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ralston High School
03.2023 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
UNMC Child Development Center
04.1999 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Multi Disciplinary Studies
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan Community College