Deatrice Akinleye
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience at Saint Lucie County School Board, excelling in behavior management and effective communication. Demonstrated success in enhancing student learning outcomes and supporting special needs students through tailored educational strategies. Skilled in teacher support and special education, ensuring safety and fostering positive environments. Achieved significant improvements in classroom management and student engagement. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Saint Lucie County School Board
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Bus Driver
Saint Lucie County School Board
10.1993 - 03.2022
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
Dispatcher
Saint Lucie County School Board
08.2015 - 09.2020
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of [Number] fleet vehicles.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
- Maintained accurate records of dispatched calls, ensuring thorough documentation for future reference.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Contributed to a smooth-running office environment by providing clerical support such as filing, data entry, and document preparation.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, maintaining clear communication channels during emergencies.
- Monitored real-time GPS tracking of units in the field to optimize routing efficiency during emergency callouts.
Education
Technical Certificate - Business Administration And Management
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12.2008
No Degree - General Studies
Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL08.1987
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Patient
- Data Collection
- Special Education Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Saint Lucie County School Board
03.2022 - Current
Dispatcher
Saint Lucie County School Board
08.2015 - 09.2020
Bus Driver
Saint Lucie County School Board
10.1993 - 03.2022
Technical Certificate - Business Administration And Management
Indian River State College
No Degree - General Studies
Bethune - Cookman University
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