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Ethan Thao

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with experience in providing tailored support to students with diverse learning needs. Skills include designing individualized education plans, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and utilizing adaptive teaching methods to enhance student understanding. Demonstrated impact includes improved academic progress for special needs students and increased collaboration between educational team members for consistent student support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Community Of Peace Academy
Saint Paul, Minnesota
08.2022 - Current
  • Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
  • Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
  • Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
  • Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
  • Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.

Out of School Time- Program Specialist

Roseville Area Schools
Roseville, Minnesota
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Provided support to staff members regarding after-school programming and tools like activities and lesson plans.
  • Identified opportunities to improve or enhance the program initiatives and operations.
  • Coordinated professional development workshops for staff to enhance program delivery.
  • Worked closely with students of all diversity, ranging from K-8 grade.
  • Ran beforeschool and afterschool programming with groups of more than 60 students.
  • Implemented tracking systems for participant engagement, enhancing program effectiveness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Highland Park Senior High
Saint Paul
06-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Individualized education plans
  • Student assessment
  • Instructional support
  • Classroom monitoring
  • Program development
  • Student engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Progress monitoring
  • Behavioral management
  • Behavior analysis
  • Reliability
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Activity management
  • Classroom management
  • Behavior management techniques

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Community Of Peace Academy
08.2022 - Current

Out of School Time- Program Specialist

Roseville Area Schools
08.2018 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Highland Park Senior High

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Metropolitan State University

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