Dietra Bosley
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students of different ability levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Creative as well as versed in classroom organization and education support. Organized and driven with the successful ability to tune into the diversity of cultures among students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy Staffing
10.2021 - Current
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Paraprofessional Aide
Educational Services Center Of Central Ohio
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Certified Medical Assistant
Mid Ohio Oncology/Hematology
03.2015 - 12.2019
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Pre-K 3-4 Teacher, Assist-Kindergarten Teacher
Sonshine Christian Academy
06.1993 - 06.2012
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
TEFL PROS
Online07.2022
Praxis II - Education
OSU
Columbus, Oh08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting Dean's List
Fortis College-Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH03.2015
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Parental Interaction
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Instructional Support
- Teaching and Instruction
- Compassion
- Cultural awareness
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Teacher Support
- IEP compliance
- Classroom management
- Smart Board Technology
Certification
- Ohio Department of Education Permit.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy Staffing
10.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional Aide
Educational Services Center Of Central Ohio
08.2019 - 03.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Mid Ohio Oncology/Hematology
03.2015 - 12.2019
Pre-K 3-4 Teacher, Assist-Kindergarten Teacher
Sonshine Christian Academy
06.1993 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
TEFL PROS
Praxis II - Education
OSU
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting Dean's List
Fortis College-Columbus, Ohio
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