Debra Mumford
Elmwood,Nebraska
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with strong multitasking and organizational skills in special education. Committed to creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages student independence and positive learning outcomes. Ability to maintain a safe, inclusive environment while facilitating student growth and monitoring progress towards IEP goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extended Learning Special Education Paraeducator
Elmwood Murdock Public School
Murdock, NE
01.2012 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by assisting students with learning challenges.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
- Engaged students in hands-on learning experiences to enhance understanding.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
- Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE05-2026
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Disability awareness
- Mathematics support
- Instructional adaptation
- Literacy support
- Learning strategies
- Collaboration
- IEP compliance
- Student supervision
- Reliability
- Multitasking
Certification
Associates degree in Applied Science for Early Education.
Timeline
Extended Learning Special Education Paraeducator
Elmwood Murdock Public School
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Chadron State College