Grace Whitley
Leeds,AL
Summary
Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Experience deescalating children with behavioral struggles. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Oak Moutain Middle School
5650 Cahaba Valley Road
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Supported classroom management by assisting teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated communication between parents and educators regarding student progress and behavior.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies to promote student engagement and accountability.
- Mentored new paraprofessionals on effective teaching techniques and classroom support methods.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Front Office Coordinator
Benchmark Physical Therapy
Moody, AL
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Performed administrative support tasks, completing duties within required timeframes.
- Educated clients, patients, and customers on insurance through oral communication and self-created handouts.
- Responded to messages and emails to the office and transferred correspondence.
- Transmitted information or documents to customers, using computer, mail or facsimile machine.
- Maintained general office organization and cleanliness.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Full Time Nanny
Care.com Inc
Vestavia Hills, AL
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Participated in hands-on learning activities with children incorporating art.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Mountain High School
05-2019
Skills
- Behavior management
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Effective communication
- Appointment confirmation
- Patient relations
- Insurance Verification
- Customer Service
- Office Organization
- Child Supervision
- Family Support
- Approachable
- Effective team leader
- Dependable
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Relationship Building
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
Special Education Student Aide
- During my time in high school I applied and was selected to be a student aide all four years of high school in a special education classroom. I assisted the teacher with various different things including lessons and lesson planning, ensuring students make it safely from point A to point B, deescalating overstimulated children, and working with students on various assignments.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Oak Moutain Middle School
09.2024 - Current
Front Office Coordinator
Benchmark Physical Therapy
06.2021 - 09.2024
Full Time Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Oak Mountain High School