Erika McGuire
Gatesville ,TX
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, and meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
McGregor ISD
09.2019 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TX06.2012
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kaplan College
Arlington, TX 11.2014
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2023
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Effective Communication
- Classroom Support
- Educational Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- IEP Familiarity
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Computer Skills
- Patient
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
McGregor ISD
09.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.2017 - 09.2019
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
04.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
South Grand Prairie High School
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kaplan College
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
McLennan Community College
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Tarleton State University
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