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Emily Follin

Riva,MD

Summary

Diligent paraeducator, assisting students with special needs within the classroom. Enthusiastic, eager to contribute to team, and motivated to learn, grow and excel. Significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Positive role model and successful in quickly building rapport with students. Works well with lead teachers to assist where needed. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraeducator

Anne Arundel County Schools
08.2025 - Current


  • Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
  • Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learners.
  • Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Provided feeding assistance to students with meals and life skills to support physical and emotional well-being.

English Language Development Paraeducator

Anne Arundel County Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in screening students for ESOL services
  • Subbed when needed
  • Assisted with lunch duty
  • Floated to different classrooms, assisting where needed
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.

Temporary Support Assistant

Anne Arundel County Schools
11.2021 - 06.2024
  • Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provide support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Collaborate with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Play essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
  • Monitor student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Support teachers in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Work cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Conduct individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.

Childcare Director

Pip Moyer Recreation Center
09.2018 - 09.2020

Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing safety of children.
  • Resolving conflicts.
  • Establishing relationships with parents and families.
  • Attending approved training and continuing education courses.
  • Managing and encouraging staff.
  • Traveling to other schools when needed.
  • Operating under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.

Summer Camp

Pip Moyer Recreation Center
06.2021 - 08.2021

Responsibilities included:

  • Supervising a variety of activities for children ages 6-14.
  • Providing instructions in safety and expectations.
  • Resolving conflicts.
  • Supporting children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Implementing camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.

Virtual Learning Assistant/School Nanny

Group Of Moms
09.2020 - 06.2021

Responsibilities included:

  • Overseeing classwork and keeping students on task.
  • Helping if assistance needed.
  • Interacting during free time.
  • Communicating progress to parents.
  • Providing positive environment.

Babysitter

Family
03.2020 - 06.2020

Responsibilities included:

  • Communicated positively with child and guardians.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for child.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Read to baby as well.
  • Engaged with child on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Monitored child's play activities to ensure safety.

Childcare

Grace Baptist Church
02.2018 - 02.2019

Responsibilities included:

  • Overseeing and assisting homeschooled children with schoolwork.
  • Entertaining and interacting with students during free time.
  • Identifying positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Leading children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safety and order.


Cashier/hostess/trainer

Chick-fil-A
05.2014 - 06.2017

Responsibilities included:

  • Hostessing.
  • Waiting on customers.
  • Working closely with shift manager to problem solve and handle customer concerns.
  • Reconciling cash drawer at start and end of each shift.
  • Being flexible and available to work where needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

High School Diploma -

Cedar Brook Academy
Clarksburg, MD
05.2015

Skills

  • Child Supervision
  • TSA experience
  • Responsible
  • Diligent
  • Adaptable
  • Team player
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Licensed driver
  • Passed the Parapro exam
  • Summer camp counselor experience
  • Classroom support

Certification

  • CPR and first-aid
  • Methods and Materials: School-Age Certification
  • The Magic of Play (Continuing Education)
  • Child-Care and Covid-19 Training
  • Understanding Each Other: Communicating with Families, Staff, and Your Community (Continuing Education)
  • Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Medication Administration
  • Emergency Preparedness for Childcare Providers
  • Basic Health and Safety Training

Education

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Timeline

Special Education Paraeducator

Anne Arundel County Schools
08.2025 - Current

English Language Development Paraeducator

Anne Arundel County Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025

Temporary Support Assistant

Anne Arundel County Schools
11.2021 - 06.2024

Summer Camp

Pip Moyer Recreation Center
06.2021 - 08.2021

Virtual Learning Assistant/School Nanny

Group Of Moms
09.2020 - 06.2021

Babysitter

Family
03.2020 - 06.2020

Childcare Director

Pip Moyer Recreation Center
09.2018 - 09.2020

Childcare

Grace Baptist Church
02.2018 - 02.2019

Cashier/hostess/trainer

Chick-fil-A
05.2014 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Cedar Brook Academy

High School Diploma -

Anne Arundel Community College