Grace Skorheim
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Dedicated special education professional with a passion for helping students succeed. Experienced in providing support and guidance to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to promoting inclusivity and creating a positive educational environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bismarck Public Schools
Bismarck, ND
08.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Contributed to the development of behavioral documentation and adhered to a rigorous behavior plan for a student.
- Followed confidentiality guidelines while gaining knowledge of students.
Respite Care Provider
Veridian Fiscal Solutions
Bismarck, ND
03.2022 - Current
- Developed rapport with a high school student with Down syndrome and her family.
- Watch her a couple times a week until her parents are off work.
- Make or buy her meals.
- Pick her up from school as well as take her to speech therapy and other appointments she may have.
- Planned activities for her, also take her to attend school events.
Youth Leader
Crea
Bismarck, ND
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Supervised students before and after school, ensuring their well-being until parental pick-up.
- Planned and prepared lessons for small group instruction.
- Assisted with snack distribution to students and supervised recess activities.
- Safeguarded students by ensuring their safe arrival to parents upon pick up.
Manager
Brunos Pizza
Bismarck, ND
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed inventory of ingredients, ensuring prompt restocking when necessary.
- Engaged with customers, striving to resolve any issues promptly and efficiently.
- Cash out servers and delivery drivers; count all tills and close down the restaurant at the end of the night.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff members while effectively managing employee performance.
- Adapted to various positions including delivery driver, server, and dishwasher on an as-needed basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bismarck High School
Bismarck, ND05-2022
Associate of Arts -
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, NDSkills
- Schedule Management
- Educational assistance
- Teacher Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation
- IEP compliance
- Behavior improvements
- Reporting Requirements
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Patient
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom support
Certification
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bismarck Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Veridian Fiscal Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Manager
Brunos Pizza
02.2022 - 06.2023
Youth Leader
Crea
02.2020 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Bismarck High School
Associate of Arts -
Bismarck State College
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