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Debra Wood
Thornton,CO
Work Preference
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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 04.2001 - 05.2006
Timeline
Before and After School Assistant/Summer Counselor
Imagine!
05.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Zen Educate
03.2025 - 09.2025
Substitute Teacher
District 27 Brighton School District
02.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
04.2001 - 05.2006
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Before and After School Assistant/Summer Counselor
Imagine!
Lafayette, CO
05.2025 - Current
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and high-contact surfaces to minimize germ spread.
- Demonstrated organization of toys, handwashing techniques, and sharing among children by modeling positive actions.
Substitute Teacher
District 27 Brighton School District
Brighton, CO
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with fellow educators to design and assess instructional methods.
- Executed classroom plans provided by class teacher to advance student education and strengthen core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Substitute Teacher
Zen Educate
Denver, CO
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Skills
- Activity management
- Parent communication
- Reporting and documenting
- Activity planning
- Health and safety
- Disciplinary procedures
Certification
- Safety on Playgrounde License - Training done yearly
- Abuise - Learn when the need to report - Done yearly
- First Aid - What is needed for the child, firstaid from banages to calling 911.
Accomplishments
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native language
ASL
Beginner (A1)
A1
Interests
Crafts - Making greeting cards
Training Dogs
Additional Information
I enjoy being around kids in Special Educations, they make me grow as a person and leave to love them where they are at. These kids have so much to share, the love they give back is wonderful. Even on their bad days they always put a smile on my face.