Traci Davidson
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Para Educator at Tuscaloosa County School System, skilled in small group instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and emotional support, fostering positive learning outcomes through collaborative teamwork and effective behavior improvements. Committed to continuous professional development in special education practices.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Para Educator
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Actively participated in regular team meetings to discuss student progress, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for continued success.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
Accounting Clerk
Industrial Warehouse Services
08.1998 - 11.2020
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
Education
No Degree - Physical Education And Coaching
Bevill State Community College
Fayette, ALBachelor of Science - Special Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL06-2025
High School Diploma -
Tuscaloosa County High
Northport, AL05-1991
Skills
- Small group instruction
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Emotional support
- Student engagement
- Curriculum implementation
- Health and safety
- Behavior improvements
- Social integration
- Teacher assistance
Accomplishments
- Supported one classroom teacher in implementing a developmentally-appropriate curriculum for a group of 14 students.
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Affiliations
- United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification – American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
All-Region All-Conference at Bevill State CC in Volleyball and Softball
I was awarded these two accomplishments in 1993. To date, I am the only female athlete to accomplish this at Bevill State CC-Fayette, AL campus. This is something that I am very proud of. I believe that it shows my will to work hard for the things that you want in life.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Para Educator
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.2021 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Industrial Warehouse Services
08.1998 - 11.2020
No Degree - Physical Education And Coaching
Bevill State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of West Alabama
High School Diploma -
Tuscaloosa County High
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