Debbie Bahan
Grand Lake,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with a strong background in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Known for effective collaboration with educators and delivering personalized assistance that drives positive learning outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
EGSD
Granby, CO
01.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson delivery and student engagement.
- Adapted educational materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) effectively.
- Assisted in the development of classroom activities that promoted critical thinking skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and behavioral incidents for reporting purposes.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff regarding student needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional techniques and strategies.
- 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.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
Paraprofessional
EGSD
Granby, CO
08.2022 - 08.2024
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
- Teacher support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- Teacher assistance
- Student supervision
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student health and safety
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship building
- Behavior improvements
- Reading and writing support
- Activity planning
- Behavior modification
- Progress monitoring
- Supervising student activities
- Teaching assistance
- Parent communication
- Disability awareness
- Conflict resolution techniques
- After-school programs
- Educational assistance
- Individual student assistance
- Preparing instructional materials
- Crisis management
- Elementary education
- Educational games
- Creating visual displays
- Life skills training
- Note-taking assistance
- Multicultural awareness
- Smartboard
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Social support
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Peer mediation
- Math intervention
- Storytelling
- Occupational therapy support
- Mathematics instruction
- Summer camp counselor
- Friendly and outgoing
- Safety
- Learning strategies
- Social-emotional support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
EGSD
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
EGSD
08.2022 - 08.2024
No Degree - Elementary Education
New Mexico State University