Erin Crary

Summary

Dedicated professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Supports and enhances a structured and safe learning environment by fostering positive relationships among students and staff. Offers excellent organizational, communication and conflict resolution skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Alternative Classroom Aide

Charlene McKinzey Middle School

08.2021 - Current

Maintain a safe and structured environment by ensuring students understand classroom expectations and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
Promote a positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with students and delivering individualized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
Communicate with teachers to ensure students are receiving assigned work, completing it in a timely manner and not falling further behind while out of the classroom.
Integrate SEL lessons, restorative reflections on behavior and goal setting to minimize the behaviors for which students are being referred.
Maintain daily reports of students assigned to ISS including point sheets, assignment trackers and attendance.
Monitor student attendance and behavior of those who are assigned for lunch detention.

ISLE Paraprofessional

Anna May Daulton Elementary School

08.2018 - 08.2021

Assisted teacher in meeting the academic, emotional and physical needs of students in a specialized classroom by reinforcing learning material and developing student skills.
Compiled materials, set up visual aids and organized supplies for day's planned lessons.
Worked with students individually and in small groups in both the ISLE and general education classrooms as well as during lunch, recess and enrichment according to their IEP requirements.
Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe and structured classroom to keep environment learning-focused.
Utilized crisis intervention techniques in accordance with CPI when necessary.
Observed students performance, completed daily behavior reports and recorded relevant data to assess progress and identify opportunities for improvement.

Substitute Teacher

Mansfield Independent School District

10.2017 - 05.2018

Effectively managed and implemented classroom activities and lesson plans during the absence of the classroom teacher.
Worked with students individually and in small group settings to ensure the completion of assignments in a timely manner.
Maintained an orderly classroom by managing behavior, minimizing distractions and encouraging a positive learning environment.
Kept attendance records and reported on student progress and behavior.

Juvenile Probation Officer

Tarrant County Juvenile Services

02.2006 - 05.2014

Provided casework, supervision and counseling services to aid in the rehabilitation of youthful offenders who were referred to the Tarrant County Juvenile Services Department.
Conducted thorough intake and risk assessments of juvenile offenders to determine individual strengths and needs by meeting with youths, their families, school officials, LEA and social service agencies.
Coordinated treatment services for medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment based on the individual needs of each youth.
Established positive rapport with juveniles under supervision, fostering trust and open communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
Strengthened family dynamics for successful rehabilitation by providing resources and support to both juveniles and their families.
Maintained detailed and current case files both hand written and computerized on each assigned offender.
Enhanced detainee security by conducting regular cell checks and monitoring daily activities.
Maintained a safe environment for detained juveniles and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
Responded swiftly to emergency situations to protect both the juvenile's well-being and facility security.

Education

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, Michigan

05.1997

Skills

Teamwork Oriented
Flexible and Adaptable
Innovative Problem Solver

Organized Multitasker
Interpersonal Skills
Experience Working with Diverse Student Populations

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