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Denise Camara

Camas,United States

Summary

Paraprofessional offers ten years in Special Education classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Supports faculty and classroom needs by being proactive and deligent approach. Passionate about helping students achieve their Individualized Education Plan. Solid in restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teachers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Assistant III

Hawaii Department Of Education
Mililani , HI
07.2016 - Current
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Support 3 or more students: learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Established and reinforcement and repetitive drill activities in accordance with students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
  • Record and maintain student progress through observations and other evaluation activities. Discuss student progress with classroom teacher and/or professional(s).
  • May adapt and /or modify materials or activities for individual student(s) as necessary and as approved by classroom teacher or professional.
  • Weekly, provide after-school tutoring for students who needs extra support.

Educational Assistant II (Temporary)

Hawaii Department Of Education
Wahiawa, HI
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Provided support to help 6 or more students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.

Part-Time Teacher (Emergency Hire)

Hawaii Department Of Education
Honolulu, HI
10.2013 - 03.2015
  • Worked cooperatively with 4 other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed students to be on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Establish strong communication rapport with students, teachers and staff.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Education - Special Education

University of Hawaii Manoa
Honolulu, HI
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI
05.2021

Associate of Science - Merchandise Marketing

Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Classroom Technology
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Reinforcing Learning Concepts
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Individualized Educational Plans
  • Effective Communication
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials

Timeline

Educational Assistant III

Hawaii Department Of Education
07.2016 - Current

Educational Assistant II (Temporary)

Hawaii Department Of Education
03.2015 - 07.2016

Part-Time Teacher (Emergency Hire)

Hawaii Department Of Education
10.2013 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Education - Special Education

University of Hawaii Manoa

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Leeward Community College

Associate of Science - Merchandise Marketing

Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising

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