Donna Reece
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience at Bastrop ISD. Proven ability to foster student independence and teach tailored learning strategies. Highly dependable team player, adept at data gathering and enhancing life skills through engaging lesson plans, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Coach/Paraprofessional
Bastrop ISD
Bastrop, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Arrivals and dismissals of students
- Classroom support as assigned
- Assist and support community outings
- Create materials for instruction, as needed
- Complete tasks assigned by teachers
- Assist with behavior redirection and visual schedules
- Vehicle tasks (gas, taking and picking up from Bobby's, getting quotes for repairs and oil changes, etc)
- Assist teachers with daily classroom activities
- Transport students to various job sites
- Update the Emergency Contact listUpdate the Emergency Red folders with student info, seizure and allergy action plans
- Update our Emergency evacuation duties form
- Set up tasks boxes for students to work from once a week according to their IEP's
- Establish a supportive environment for students, conducting regular check-ins to address any concerns or obstacles at job sites that I go to.
Lifeskills Paraprofessional
Bastrop ISD
Bastrop, TX
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trusting relationships that encouraged growth and independence.
- Conducted assessments to track progress and identify areas requiring additional support or intervention.
- Adapted educational materials according to each student''s unique learning style, ensuring optimal comprehension levels.
- Collaborated with teachers to create tailored learning strategies for diverse student needs.
- Coordinated with other paraprofessionals to provide seamless support across various settings within the school community.
- Empowered students by teaching them effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional regulation.
- Provided one-on-one assistance in areas such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and money management.
- Enhanced student life skills by implementing engaging and practical lesson plans.
- Supported students with disabilities through individualized instruction and accommodations.
- Improved student self-sufficiency through consistent reinforcement of daily living tasks.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect and empathy among students.
- Worked 6 years at Primary schools and 6 years at Secondary schools
Education
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, TX05.1981
Skills
- Job search strategies
- Data gathering
- Skill development
- Attention to detail
- Fast Learner
- Team player
- Highly dependable
- Excellent attention to details
Timeline
Job Coach/Paraprofessional
Bastrop ISD
08.2022 - Current
Lifeskills Paraprofessional
Bastrop ISD
08.2013 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School