Dylan Williams
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support. 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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child- specific Paraprofessional
Lycée Francis De La Nouvelle Orleans
New Orleans , United States
2023.09 - 2024.05
- Creation of safe and enriching educational environment
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Teaching Assistant
RAPHAEL ACADEMY
2022.03 - 2023.04
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in school.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
Babysitter
White-Phillip Group LLC
2022.09 - 2023.03
- Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
Direct Support Professional
ResCare Community Living
2021.11 - 2022.03
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
Cashier
WALGREES PATIENT CARE CENTER
2019.01 - 2020.12
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Behavioral Health Technician
Positive Behavior Supports Corp.
2019.04 - 2019.08
- Completed 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments received.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
Service Specialist
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Ensured that all resident care is provided according to established policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the supervisor or nurse.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA01.2025
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Storytelling
- Activity Oversight
- Test Proctoring
- Crisis Intervention
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom support
- IEP compliance
- Teacher Support
- Documentation
- Educational assistance
- Behavior Modification
- Literacy support
- Crisis Management
- Parent Communication
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- First aid and CPR certified
- Lesson Planning
- Mathematics Instruction
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child- specific Paraprofessional
Lycée Francis De La Nouvelle Orleans
2023.09 - 2024.05
Babysitter
White-Phillip Group LLC
2022.09 - 2023.03
Teaching Assistant
RAPHAEL ACADEMY
2022.03 - 2023.04
Direct Support Professional
ResCare Community Living
2021.11 - 2022.03
Behavioral Health Technician
Positive Behavior Supports Corp.
2019.04 - 2019.08
Cashier
WALGREES PATIENT CARE CENTER
2019.01 - 2020.12
Service Specialist
2018.01 - 2019.01
Bachelors - Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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