Gena Farmer
Artesia
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics and behavior management. Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs and extreme behaviors. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Artesia Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Water Valley High School
Water Valley, MS05.1988
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Patient
- Data Collection
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom support
- IEP familiarity
- CPR and First Aid
- Teacher Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Computer Skills
- Student Supervision
- Instructional support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Student Health and Safety
- Documentation
- Small Group Instruction
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
- Behavior improvements
- Social Skills Training
- Behavior Modification
- Supervising Student Activities
- Disability Awareness
- Safety understanding
- Schedule Management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP compliance
- Individual Student Assistance
- Crisis Management
- Adaptive technology
- Occupational Therapy Support
- Speech Therapy Support
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Certification
- Paraprofessional License
- Right Response certified
- CPR/ First Aid certified
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Artesia Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Water Valley High School
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