Jacob Powell
Olivehurst,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Paraeducator at Yuba County Office of Education.
Skilled educator with proven experience in special education. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in individualized instruction, behavior management, and communication. Reliable, empathetic, and resourceful in providing support to students and colleagues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Yuba County Office of Education
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address academic challenges faced by special education students.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Operated various power equipment (i.e. forklift, narrow aisle reach vehicle and various other equipment used for loading and unloading merchandise)
Education
Criminal Justice
Yuba College
Marysville, CASkills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- Motor skills development
- Social skills development
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Disability awareness
- Mathematics support
- Special education
- IEP implementation
- Autism spectrum
- Special needs
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Yuba County Office of Education
12.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
04.2017 - 04.2019
Criminal Justice
Yuba College
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