Gina Ann Doerksen
Stockton,CA
Summary
Driven and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional with extensive experience at Lincoln Unified School District, excelling in educational assistance and effective communication. Demonstrated success in improving student engagement through individualized support and collaborative lesson planning. Skilled in IEP compliance and behavior management, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional,Special Education
Lincoln Unified School District
10.2005 - 01.2016
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Food Demonstrator/Office Assistant
7 up Bottling
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Pleasantly engaged all individuals, offered product samples and handed out coupons and food information.
- Prepared demonstration foods and placed on napkins or plates for attractive display.
- Observed strict health and hygiene procedures to maintain food safety.
- Utilized well-developed communication and persuasion skills by promoting special offers and encouraging purchases of demonstrated products.
- Set up area for product demonstration neatly and made sure all necessary food and informational materials nearby.
- Arranged demonstration areas to be appealing to attract attention of prospective customers.
- Set up product displays before demonstrations and checked after completing presentation to maintain attractive sales space.
- Engaged consumers in stores, on sidewalks and at outdoor events to encourage product sampling.
- Recorded quantities of sample and coupon distribution to estimate productivity and sales.
- Recommended specific product options to meet customer needs.
- Assisted customers in locating items, addressed questions and provided product samples.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with customers.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features.
- Greeted customers warmly and pleasantly answered inquiries.
- Increased sales by effectively communicating product benefits.
- Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2021
Skills
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Clerical Support
- Test Proctoring
- Teacher Support
- Special Education Support
- Classroom support
- Schedule Management
- Social support
- Small Group Instruction
- Arts and crafts
- Special Education
- Student Supervision
- Group and individual instruction
- Individual Instruction
- Educational Support
- IEP familiarity
- Study Skills Development
- Activity Planning
- Disability Awareness
- Parent Communication
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Teacher Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Effective Communication
- After-school programs
- Emotional Support
- Behavior Management
- Patient
Timeline
Paraprofessional,Special Education
Lincoln Unified School District
10.2005 - 01.2016
Food Demonstrator/Office Assistant
7 up Bottling
01.1994 - 01.1996
Associate of Arts - Education
San Joaquin Delta College
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