Desiree Barfoot
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/Behavior Facilitator
Canyon Independent School District
09.2016 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Provided valuable feedback on instructional practices, contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the school community.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education EC-6
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2024
Associate of Science - Education EC-6
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2022
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Patient
- Classroom support
- IEP familiarity
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
- Student Supervision
- Instructional support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Student Health and Safety
- Documentation
- Small Group Instruction
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
- Behavior improvements
- Supervising Student Activities
- Differentiated Instruction
- Disability Awareness
- Safety understanding
- IEP compliance
- Crisis Management
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Individual Instruction
- Social development and integration
- Note-taking assistance
- Student Records Management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Social support
- Peer Mediation
- Math Intervention
- Mathematics Instruction
- Special Needs Support
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Behavior Facilitator
Canyon Independent School District
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education EC-6
Texas Woman's University
Associate of Science - Education EC-6
Amarillo College