Elizabeth Waite-Petri
Plymouth,MA
Summary
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. Compassionate Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive educational environments and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
The Town of Plymouth
Plymouth, MA
01.2018 - Current
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management plans to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
Resident Care Associate
Laurelwood at the Pinehills
Plymouth, MA
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Documented changes in patients' psychosocial and physical conditions and communicated to care team.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Built relationships with patients through companionship and life enrichment activities to improve quality of life.
- Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
- Reported on patient activities to charge person at end of shift to maintain continuity of care.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss ways to improve quality of life for residents.
Resident Care Associate
Stafford Hills Club
Plymouth, MA
07.2010 - 10.2013
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Documented changes in patients' psychosocial and physical conditions and communicated to care team.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Built relationships with patients through companionship and life enrichment activities to improve quality of life.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Reported on patient activities to charge person at end of shift to maintain continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH08-2023
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Quincy College
Quincy, MA05-2019
High School Diploma -
Plymouth South High School
Plymouth, MA06-2003
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care promotion
- Behavioral assessment
- Client confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Excellent communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Interpersonal skills
- Highly dependable
- Cooperative, team player
- Composure under pressure
- Proficient with computers
Timeline
Paraprofessional
The Town of Plymouth
01.2018 - Current
Resident Care Associate
Laurelwood at the Pinehills
05.2015 - 08.2016
Resident Care Associate
Stafford Hills Club
07.2010 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Quincy College
High School Diploma -
Plymouth South High School
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