DuJuane Spencer
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Motivated paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with several years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student. Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Broward County School District
600 SE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
Security Officer
US Security Systems
3555 NW 77th Ave Suite 106 Miami 33122, FL
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
Teacher's Assistant
Rochester City School District
131 W Broad St, Rochester 14514, NY
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Developed instructional materials and visual aids to supplement lesson plans.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Graded assignments and exams in a timely and fair manner.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Managed the distribution and collection of textbooks and other teaching materials.
- Prepared and set up equipment and materials for laboratory sessions.
Education
Teacher Assistant Certification -
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
161 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 1460406-2018
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
1000 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester NY, 1461006-1994
Skills
- Behavior management
- Learning activities development
- Individualized education plans
- Student progress monitoring
- Classroom safety procedures
- Tutoring techniques
- Communication strategies
- Student engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Professional development
- Instructional support
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Broward County School District
03.2022 - Current
Security Officer
US Security Systems
09.2021 - 03.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Rochester City School District
08.2016 - 08.2021
Teacher Assistant Certification -
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School