Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Elizabeth Colston

Wrightsville,GA

Summary

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Bus Driver

Johnson County Board Of Education
Wrightsville, MI
08.2013 - Current

Paraprofessional

Johnson County Board Of Education
Wrightsville, MI
06.2026 - 06.2027
  • Works under the supervision of a licensed teacher: to support student learning, manage the classroom, and implement individualized educational plans. They provide essential instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to help students succeed academically and socially.
  • One-on-one and small group help: Reinforce lessons taught by the lead teacher, tutor struggling students, or pre-teach/re-teach material.
  • Lesson preparation: Grade assignments, prepare classroom materials (e.g., worksheets, sensory aids), and set up technology or
  • Accommodations: Ensure students follow their Individualized Education Programs (IEP) such as reading tests aloud or providing extra time.
  • Behavioral management: Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), redirect students during emotional outbursts, and track behavioral progress.
  • Personal care: Assist students with mobility, feeding, dressing, or personal hygiene when necessary

Classroom Management & Supervision

  • Monitoring: Actively supervise students in non-instructional settings like the cafeteria, playground, hallways, or on school buses.
  • Administrative tasks: Take attendance, update student progress records, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.

Substitute Teacher

Johnson County Board Of Education
Wrightsville, GA
08.2022 - 05.2026
  • Delivered engaging lessons across diverse subjects to enhance student learning.
  • Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet individual student needs.

Bakery Assistant

Simply Sweet Bakery
Adrian, MI
08.2015 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in preparing and baking various pastry items daily.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and storage areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to fulfill customer orders efficiently.

United States Coast Guard

Military
Cape May, New Jersey
06.1998 - 06.2003
  • Conducted regular patrols to detect and deter unauthorized access.
  • Monitored perimeters to ensure safety and security of military installations.
  • Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, coordinating with law enforcement.
  • Enforced all laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the protection of persons and property.
  • Implemented safety measures to protect personnel during high-risk situations.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain operational readiness and alertness.
  • Assisted in training new guards on protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Operated radio communication systems for coordination with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Maintained daily logs of activities with detailed reports when necessary.
  • Administered first aid to provide immediate emergency care.

Education

McDonough High School
Pomfret, MD

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Student safety monitoring
  • Safety regulations
  • Crisis management
  • Route planning

Certification

  • A paraprofessional certification

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Johnson County Board Of Education
06.2026 - 06.2027

Substitute Teacher

Johnson County Board Of Education
08.2022 - 05.2026

Bakery Assistant

Simply Sweet Bakery
08.2015 - 06.2023

School Bus Driver

Johnson County Board Of Education
08.2013 - Current

United States Coast Guard

Military
06.1998 - 06.2003

McDonough High School

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Colorado Technical University
Elizabeth Colston