Gosheven Llewellyn
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated and motivated recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a minor in Philosophy seeking a paraeducator position to gain valuable experience in an educational setting. Committed to supporting student learning and growth while working towards a long-term goal of becoming a Math teacher.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraeducator
Portland Public School District
Portland , OR
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers with lesson plans and instruction for students in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with school staff to ensure successful implementation of IEP goals.
- Supervised students during lunch, recess, and other activities throughout the day.
- Organized materials and resources for classrooms to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Promoted positive behavior management strategies among students in the classroom setting.
- Supported teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies that meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Utilized technology such as iPads, Chromebooks, laptops., to support learning objectives.
- Provided assistance with daily living skills activities including toileting, eating, dressing, hygiene.
Paraeducator
Portland Public School District
Portland , OR
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided instruction to individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by a teacher.
- Instructed students in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
- Supervised and monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and other areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop modifications to lesson plans based on the individual needs of each student.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through reinforcement of expectations established by the school district or classroom teacher.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
- Fostered relationships between general education peers and those receiving specialized services within the classroom setting.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Home Care Worker
Oregon Department Of Human Services
Portland , OR
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and ambulation.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines and client preferences.
- Accompanied clients on errands and medical appointments.
- Prompted clients to take medications as prescribed by their doctor.
- Maintained accurate records regarding services provided, changes in client condition or family concerns.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to ensure optimal patient care was delivered.
- Provided emotional support for the client's family members during difficult times.
Assistant Coordinator Of The Illumination Project
Portland Community College Sylvania
Portland , OR
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted instructor in teaching the class and running the program. Either by taking over
a lesson or in lesson preparation - Facilitated Performances and the productions of events
- Educated on social justice issues around racism and Hetero sexism
- Worked with parents both of students and who were students themselves and provided short term child care
- Reviewed and provided feedback on student work
- Promoted positive relationships between students and
instructors - Resolved disputes between students and moderated
conflicts of interests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2023
Skills
- Special Education Support
- Material Preparation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Student Learning Support
- Teacher Support
- Educational Support
- Relationship Building
- Fast Learner
- Patience
- NCI Training
Affiliations
- Seasoned and world class Video Gamer, with a youtube channel focused on community building for the game Advance Wars By Web.
- Avid walker/hiker. Often to the tune of an audiobook or varied musical lists.
- Cook/baker at an amateur level, but enthusiastically so.
Timeline
Substitute Paraeducator
Portland Public School District
09.2023 - Current
Paraeducator
Portland Public School District
10.2019 - 08.2020
Home Care Worker
Oregon Department Of Human Services
05.2017 - 10.2019
Assistant Coordinator Of The Illumination Project
Portland Community College Sylvania
06.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Portland State University
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