Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Certification
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Heidi Bell

Franklin,Kentucky

Summary

Experienced with educational support, assisting in thedevelopment and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional (Special Education- FMD Unit)

Warren Co. Board of Education
02.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: South Warren High School
  • Collaborate with students in 3 academic areas
  • Assist with feeding and bathroom duties
  • Taught life skills to prepare children for the future on their own
  • Managed children with behavioral issues
  • Received the highest positive evaluations possible every quarter
  • Delivered compelling and differentiated class instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.

Paraprofessional (Special Education & Behavior Unit)

Simpson Co. Board of Education
08.2008 - 02.2016
  • Company Overview: Simpson Elementary School
  • Instructed students in 2 academic areas
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet the needs of mentally disabled students
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement, and a positive environment
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support
  • Attend monthly staff training sessions and meeting
  • Simpson Elementary School
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.

Receptionist

H&R Block
12.2003 - 04.2008
  • Oversaw inventory
  • Kept the reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency
  • Collected IRS payments from clients and updated accounts
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly assistance
  • Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients
  • Filed previous and past income tax returns both online and in standard filing cabinets

Education

No Degree - Specail Education High School Level

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Franklin Simpson High School
05.1994

Skills

  • Proctoring Test
  • Audio-Visual Aid implementation
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Effective communication
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Behavior management
  • Teacher support
  • Grammarly
  • Data collection
  • First Responder
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

Personal Information

Hobbies: I have run the community's local Little League Baseball Program for the past 6 years. I enjoy baseball and keep the scoreboard and all the stats for the baseball games., I also started a Brain Injury Support Group in 1999 and continue to work with this group monthly. The group became so large it is now run by Western Kentucky University., I enjoy spending time with my family fishing, camping, sporting events, and watching my granddaughters.

Certification


  • CPI Certified
  • PBIS training certified
  • First Responder
  • CPR/First Aid certified


Timeline

Paraprofessional (Special Education- FMD Unit)

Warren Co. Board of Education
02.2016 - Current

Paraprofessional (Special Education & Behavior Unit)

Simpson Co. Board of Education
08.2008 - 02.2016

Receptionist

H&R Block
12.2003 - 04.2008

No Degree - Specail Education High School Level

University of The Cumberlands

High School Diploma -

Franklin Simpson High School
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