Heather Wynne
Middletown,PA
Summary
Dynamic Para-educator who enjoys enhancing student engagement and academic success through tailored instructional support and effective classroom management. Skilled in implementing behavioral strategies and fostering collaborative teamwork, I excel in creating inclusive learning environments that promote social skills development and emotional support..
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Para-educator for Special Ed./Autism Support
Lower Dauphin School District
Hummelstown, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson plans and student engagement.
- Adapted learning materials to meet diverse student needs, enhancing comprehension and participation.
- Implemented behavioral support strategies to promote positive student behavior and learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress, contributing to individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated small group activities, fostering collaborative learning among students with varying abilities.
- Monitored student performance during activities, providing immediate feedback and encouragement for improvement.
- Organized classroom resources and materials, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Encouraged student independence by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering personal responsibility for learning outcomes.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues by exhibiting a caring demeanor and maintaining open lines of communication.
- 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.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
Senior Airman
United States Air Force, USAF
McConnell AFB, KS
03.1997 - 08.2000
- Achieved personal accountability through self-motivation and initiative.
- Excelled in high-pressure environments, maintaining efficiency.
- Delivered results in both collaborative and independent work settings.
- Adapted to new situations swiftly, demonstrating agile learning.
- Communicated effectively through strong verbal and written skills.
- Enhanced team performance by providing essential support and guidance.
- Fostered a respectful and friendly atmosphere, readily assisting others.
- Optimized daily operations by collaborating effectively with all team members.
- Cultivated a passion for learning, driving continual professional development.
- Managed flexible schedules, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Improved communication skills through regular engagement with colleagues.
- Established and maintained respectful and effective working relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hempfield High School
Landisville, PACertificate - (boot Camp)
U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training
San Antonio, TXCertificate - U.S. Air Force Tech School
U.S. Air Force Water Survival School
Pensacola, FLCertificate -
U.S Air Force Land Combat Survival School
Spokane, WAEMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NCButler County Community College
El Dorado, KSCertificate -
U.S Air Force Arctic Survival School
Fairbanks, AKSkills
Classroom management
Collaborative teamwork
Emotional support
Student engagement
Health and safety
Teacher assistance
Classroom organization
Behavior improvements
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Sensory integration strategies
Social skills development
Instructional assistance
Data collection
Mathematics support
Enrichment activities
Visual supports
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Reporting requirements
Assistive technology
Progress monitoring
Special education support
Literacy support
Physical assistance
Classroom monitoring
Student accommodation
Group and individual instruction
Helping students with special needs
Student supervision
CPR and first aid
Behavior management
Teacher support and collaboration
Supervising student activities
Classroom support
Arts and crafts
Creating visual displays
Storytelling
Mathematics instruction
Calm and patient demeanor
Reading and writing support
Friendly and outgoing
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Para-educator for Special Ed./Autism Support
Lower Dauphin School District
12.2024 - Current
Senior Airman
United States Air Force, USAF
03.1997 - 08.2000
High School Diploma -
Hempfield High School
Certificate - (boot Camp)
U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training
Certificate - U.S. Air Force Tech School
U.S. Air Force Water Survival School
Certificate -
U.S Air Force Land Combat Survival School
EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician
Guilford Technical Community College
Butler County Community College
Certificate -
U.S Air Force Arctic Survival School