Deedra Porter
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated special education educational assistant with 2 years of experience supporting students with disabilities and special needs. Skilled in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and promoting positive social interactions. Proven ability to provide customized assistance and optimize learner engagement in inclusive classrooms. Committed to fostering a supportive educational environment and enhancing student success through collaborative efforts with teachers and staff. Willing to relocate to: Minneapolis, MN
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SpeED Educational Assistant
Prodeo Academy
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Provided support to students with disabilities and special needs under the guidance of a special education teacher and teacher.
- Collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapting materials, and assisting star in helping teach students progress.
- Monitoring student behavior, implementing behavior intervention plans, and promoting positive social interactions.
- Dedicated, caring and responsible education professional deeply committed to supporting teachers and students within special education as well as inclusive classrooms.
- Independent classroom aide requiring minimal teacher direction. Provide customized assistance to children with a variety of special needs and make positive contributions optimizing learner engagement.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group. Assisting with lesson delivery, reinforcing concepts, providing one-on-one or small group instruction, and helping students complete assignments
Temporary School Office Assistant
Sojourner Truth Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Performed general clerical tasks such as filing, faxing and data entry.
- Answered and responded to student and parent inquiries regarding academics, field trips, afterschool activities and school events.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Covered for front desk associate for daily breaks and planned and unplanned absences.
Health and Wellness - School Nurse
Sojourner Truth Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Oversaw health services for students and faculty.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Covid Testing.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Pre-K Teacher
Mary T. Wellcome
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Received Child Develop Certification.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN07.2025
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Student support involvement
- Experience with children
- Confidential information handling
- Problem-solving skills
- Educational planning
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Team-oriented support
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- CPI Certification
Awards
NWEA scoring, Scored highest on NWEA testing among other grades in our academy as well as in our school.
Additional Information
Participating in ESY to provide continued support for Sped scholars.
Timeline
SpeED Educational Assistant
Prodeo Academy
08.2023 - 07.2025
Temporary School Office Assistant
Sojourner Truth Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
Health and Wellness - School Nurse
Sojourner Truth Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
Pre-K Teacher
Mary T. Wellcome
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State University
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