Gwendolyn Jeffries El
Alsip,IL
Summary
At Bloom Township High School District 206, excelled as a Paraeducator by enhancing student comprehension through innovative visual aids and fostering emotional and social growth. Demonstrated instructional adaptation and emotional support expertise, significantly contributing to a supportive learning environment. Actively engaged in professional development, mastering strategies to uplift exceptional education learners. Special Education Paraprofessional is knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering a wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with a desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Bloom Township High School District 206
08.2021 - Current
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
- -Co-taught lessons with general education teachers, integrating modifications for special education students seamlessly into the curriculum.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings and committees and volunteering at extracurricular activities that supported students'' growth and development.
- Assisted in planning field trips and extracurricular activities that catered to the unique interests of special education students.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Education/Paraprofessional Educator
Moraine Community College
Palos Hills, United States05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Indiana Wesleyan University
03.2023 - 04.2025
Skills
- Instructional Adaptation
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Development
- Classroom support
- Learning Strategies
- Literacy support
- Classroom Organization
- Student Supervision
Certification
- Substitute teaching certification, 2020
- Graduate Life Coach - 11/2024-04/2025
Reading, working with young people, mentoring young ladies,History
I am an avid reader and love to work with teenagers; mentoring young ladies is very important to me with the organization I currently work with, Ladies of Virtue. It is so fulfilling.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Indiana Wesleyan University
03.2023 - 04.2025
Paraeducator, Special Education
Bloom Township High School District 206
08.2021 - Current
- Substitute teaching certification, 2020
Associate of Science - Education/Paraprofessional Educator
Moraine Community College
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