DENISE HUDGINS
Paraprofessional
Gloucester,US
Summary
I have worked 28 years in the education field. My passion is helping children to succeed in their educational learning. Working with parents, teachers, students, and my own experience with teaching and communication with others. Self improvement is very important to me. I take my responsibilities seriously and am always willing to help others. It is important that I make sure that I understand what I am doing and learning how to keep up with new opportunities to grow and improve myself by attending professional training and development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Walmart Sales Associate
Walmart
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained clean and organized merchandise displays.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Customer service and support in Layaway and at the return desk.
Food Lion
Food Lion
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Engaged in conversation with customers and colleagues.
Paraprofessional
GCPS
05.1994 - 11.2026
- Supported teachers by preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
- Assisted in managing student behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with special education staff to implement individualized education plans.
Education
High School Diploma - Business, Technology
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA06.1990
Skills
Behavior management strategies
Educational technology integration
Mentorship of junior paraeducators
Real-time feedback to improve student engagement
Small group instruction
Supporting students with sensory processing disorders
Supervision of school field trips
Compliance with state educational standards
Inclusive lesson planning and execution
One-on-one academic support
Time management in classroom settings
Lesson plan adaptation for special needs
Positive feedback from parents and guardians
Positive reinforcement systems
Student progress monitoring
Field trip safety adherence
Visual aid creation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Utilization of visual and sensory teaching aids
Behavioral incident reporting and reduction
Parent-Teacher Communication and Collaboration
Collaboration with Special Education Teachers
Special accommodations for students with disabilities
Crisis intervention specialist certification
Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Classroom behavior improvement tactics
Social-emotional learning support
Reading intervention strategies
Conflict resolution and mediation
Certification
Paraprofessional test
Timeline
Paraprofessional test
01-2026
Paraprofessional
GCPS
05.1994 - 11.2026
Walmart Sales Associate
Walmart
Food Lion
Food Lion
High School Diploma - Business, Technology
Gloucester High School