Elizabeth McBeth
Paraprofessional/Camp Director
South Milwaukee,WI
Summary
I have worked for MPS as a paraprofessional since 1994 and I also have had numerous other roles within my employment. I pride myself in knowing the basic ins and outs of the operations within our school building regarding laminating, testing procedures, maintaining/ordering supplies, bulletin boards and effective parent communication and involvement. I also was the assistant director and then camp director for Milwaukee Recreation Department at Manitoba. I maintained daily records and budget for parents of the camp, hired all new promising employees while keeping track of their hours and payroll, supervising staff members and implementing activities promoting appropriate work while meeting the students' needs. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
11.1994 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Camp Director
Milwaukee Recreation Department
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions with campers.
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Hired, disciplined and managed camp staff members.
- Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.
- Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
- Opened and closed facilities and secured building at end of program by locking doors and turning off lights.
- Earned First Aid, CPR and [Type] certifications with emphasis on children's treatment protocols.
- Liaised with food service managers and cooks with respect to food-related program requirements.
- Advised camp management of camper-related issues and helped to formulate targeted resolution plans.
- Attended required meetings and training sessions.
- Answered phones quickly, addressing questions, taking messages and forwarding calls.
- Recorded attendance and contacted parents regarding absent campers.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Complied with state licensing requirements under direction of program manager.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Collaborated with HR on hiring and onboarding staff, managing onboarding documents and payroll oversight.
Education
No Degree - Child Care And Development
MATC
MilwaukeeNo Degree - Core Courses
UWM
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Multicultural Awareness
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Small Group Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Developing Social Skills
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Behavior Redirection
- Skills Strategies
- Instructional Support
- IEP Goals
- Student Supervision
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Arts and crafts expertise
- Camp schedule management
- Curriculum implementation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Camp Director
Milwaukee Recreation Department
09.2015 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
11.1994 - Current
No Degree - Child Care And Development
MATC
No Degree - Core Courses
UWM
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