Deborah Halgas
East Hartford,USA
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Teaching Assistant with seven years of classroom experience working with disabled and special needs students. Assisted in administering lessons and academic materials and maintained safe and productive environment throughout daily activities. Compassionate workers are dedicated to securing well-being for students and cultivating personal growth and development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
Manchester Public Schools
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
- Engaged and supported students with differing learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
- Coordinated with teachers to support instruction implementation through students' specific needs and progress evaluations.
- Amplified knowledge in classroom management, student engagement, activity planning and student goal setting through continuing education courses.
- Created safe and nurturing environment focused on students to deliver quality learning experiences.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
Special Education Paraeducator
Capitol Region Education Council
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
Receptionist /Program Assistant
Benchmark Senior Living
07.2013 - 08.2021
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assisted with set up for social events and food deliveries.
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
- Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
- Maintained front desk to provide positive first impression.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Greeted guests and vendors to assist in navigating space.
- Offered reception coverage to relieve staff during absences or breaks.
- Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.
- Scheduled service and changed and ordered toner to keep printers and copiers functioning.
- Monitored office services mailbox for business support needs and requests.
Education
Certificate -
ETS ParaPro Assessment
Hartford, CT09.2021
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Fox Institute of Business
Hartford, CTCertification - undefined
Administrative Medical Assistant
01.1995
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Determining Appropriate Activities
- Clerical Support
- Educational Support
- Classroom support
- Data collection
Languages
English
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
Manchester Public Schools
09.2022 - 10.2025
Special Education Paraeducator
Capitol Region Education Council
11.2021 - 06.2022
Receptionist /Program Assistant
Benchmark Senior Living
07.2013 - 08.2021
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Fox Institute of Business
Certification - undefined
Administrative Medical Assistant
Certificate -
ETS ParaPro Assessment