Jordan Huff
Bellingham,Washington
Summary
Attentive Paraprofessional Educator skilled in monitoring student activities to facilitate positive and supportive learning environment. Bring one year of classroom management and teacher support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Bellingham Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bellingham Public School District
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ferndale Public School District
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefitted all students involved.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Paraprofessional
Bellingham Public School District
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Compass to Campus Student Volunteer
WWU
09.2012 - 05.2015
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Bellingham, WA03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA05.2015
Skills
- Social Integration
- Teacher Assistance
- Group Dynamics
- Behavior Modification
- Behavior Redirection
- Educational Settings
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success.
- Former Compass to Campus Student Volunteer while at WWU.
- Former student volunteer of the Adaptive Swimming Program held at Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
Additional Information
As well as an aspiring public school teacher, I am a seasonal commercial fisherman. I have spent 15 of my summers in the beautiful state of Alaska harvesting salmon.
In February 2024, I volunteered phone banking for the Bellingham Public School District advocating for Bellingham residents to vote yes for the 2024 Levy.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bellingham Public School District
09.2023 - 01.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ferndale Public School District
01.2023 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
Bellingham Public School District
02.2022 - 06.2022
Substitute Paraprofessional
Bellingham Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Compass to Campus Student Volunteer
WWU
09.2012 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Western Washington University
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