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Debra Odonnell

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

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

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Fort Carson District 8
04.2014 - 07.2016
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Paraprofessional

Falcon District 49
07.2012 - 05.2014
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Paraprofessional

Cripple Creek -Victor School District RE-1
08.2008 - 07.2012
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
  • Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
  • Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.

Para

Sayreville Board Of Education
09.1995 - 06.2006
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
  • Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

Middlesex Community College - Middletown
Middletown, CT
06.1976

High School Diploma -

Sayreville War Memorial High School
Parlin, NJ
06.1974

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • IEP Familiarity
  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Social Integration
  • Afterschool Programs
  • Crisis Management
  • Special Education
  • Safety Understanding
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Behavior Improvements
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Individualized Educational Plans
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Behavior Management4
  • Activity Implementation
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • No Child Left Behind Requirement
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Fort Carson District 8
04.2014 - 07.2016

Paraprofessional

Falcon District 49
07.2012 - 05.2014

Paraprofessional

Cripple Creek -Victor School District RE-1
08.2008 - 07.2012

Para

Sayreville Board Of Education
09.1995 - 06.2006

Associate of Arts - Education

Middlesex Community College - Middletown

High School Diploma -

Sayreville War Memorial High School
Debra Odonnell