Debra Ralph
Whitman,MA
Summary
Driven Paraprofessional Educator with proven expertise in Classroom Management and Behavioral Interventions, significantly enhancing student inclusion and learning outcomes at Whitman Hanson Regional School District. Excelled in fostering academic and social development through innovative lesson development and individualized support, demonstrating exceptional Teacher Collaboration and IEP management skills. Achieved notable student progress, contributing to a positive and inclusive educational environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Private In Home
08.2020 - Current
- Educate a special needs boy with Phelan McDermid Syndrome /Autism a condition that causes developmental and speech delays, sensory issues and behavioral problems .
- Aide / educate him with bathroom training and routine
- Support with schooling and at home projects
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Paraprofessional Educator / ASD Severe
Whitman Hanson Regional School District
08.2019 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between learning activities by efficiently organizing supplies and preparing spaces for optimal productivity.
- Supported special needs students through one-on-one assistance, enabling them to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.
- Prepared instructional materials for classroom use, ensuring timely delivery of relevant resources for each lesson.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided ongoing feedback to teachers regarding student progress, facilitating necessary adjustments to better support individual growth.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Addressed diverse learning styles through the adaptation of instructional materials and tasks for different ability levels within the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior by enforcing rules and implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Site Coordinator
Old Colony Ymca / CBCC
12.2007 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging input from all members for process optimization purposes.
- Planned age-based curriculum depending on the children's needs and within IEP stipulations
- Pride children with a safe and fun atmosphere
- Monitor classroom behaviors and add support when needed
- Experience in event planning and budget management
- Willing to learn new tasks quickly to assist the education of young students
- Great communication with peers, staff and parents
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings and /or school administrators to discuss ongoing events, issues or incidents that may have occured
Education
Child Growth And Development
Massasoit Community College
BrocktonHigh School Diploma -
Abington HIgh School
AbingtonSkills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and punctuality
- Toddler Engagement Techniques
- Special Needs Care
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Organization
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Assistance
- IEP compliance
- Autism and spectrum disorders
Accomplishments
- Caregiver and at-home school facilitator for family with 2 young children.
- Supervised groups of 52 children aged 5-12 years old
- Support in ASD class
- Supported classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for students.
Certification
- EEC Certification Infant/ Toddler Preschool Teacher
- Certified Paraprofessional
- CPR Certified
- First Aide Certified
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Nanny
Private In Home
08.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator / ASD Severe
Whitman Hanson Regional School District
08.2019 - Current
Site Coordinator
Old Colony Ymca / CBCC
12.2007 - Current
Child Growth And Development
Massasoit Community College
High School Diploma -
Abington HIgh School
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