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Elizabeth Haaland

Universal City,TX

Summary

Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 15 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional/Clerk

Judson Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
  • Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefited all students involved.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.

ISS Paraprofessional

Schertz Cibolo ISD
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.

Paraprofessional Aide

Judson Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by providing one-on-one support and carefully tailored instruction methods.
  • Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior, contributing to a focused and positive learning environment.

Substitute Teacher

Judson Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2017
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Cashier

HEB Grocery Store
04.2006 - 09.2011
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Texas A&M San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Theodore Roosevelt High School
San Antonio, TX
06.1986

Skills

  • IEP Compliance
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Activities Oversight
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Special Needs
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Reading Instruction

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional/Clerk

Judson Independent School District
08.2021 - Current

ISS Paraprofessional

Schertz Cibolo ISD
08.2020 - 06.2021

Paraprofessional Aide

Judson Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2019

Substitute Teacher

Judson Independent School District
08.2011 - 06.2017

Cashier

HEB Grocery Store
04.2006 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Texas A&M San Antonio

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

San Antonio College

High School Diploma -

Theodore Roosevelt High School

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