Erin O'Hora-Walsh
Henniker,NH
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Henniker Community School
08.2020 - 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.
- Prepared instruction materials,and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- 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.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Henniker Community School
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades 6-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Preschool Teacher
Greater Scranton Ymca
09.1997 - 01.2000
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Assisted and supervised twenty children through entire school day
Education
Master of Science - Education of The Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA12.1995
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Support and Collaboration and Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Educational Support
- Organization and Prioritization
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Behavior Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Henniker Community School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Paraprofessional
Henniker Community School
08.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Greater Scranton Ymca
09.1997 - 01.2000
Master of Science - Education of The Deaf And Hearing Impaired
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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