Jaime S. Roberts
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Special Education Support Specialist with strong background in fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in behavior management, individualized instruction, and supporting diverse needs. Known for effective collaboration with educators and flexibility in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving positive outcomes for students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
MN Connections Academy k-8 grade Remote
01.2021 - Current
- Work with students individually or in small groups to provide extra support
- Assist in record keeping
- Communicating with parents and school officials as needed
- Assisting with the implementation of individualized education program(IEP) for students with special needs
- Reforcing lesson plans and concepts under the teacher’s guidance
Special Education Assistant Teacher 4-6 Grade
Andersen Community School
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Assist teachers teachers with Special Education Students to enable learning with minimal disruptions
- Provides small group and tutorial instruction and supervision as directed
- Communicates effectively with staff, students, and/or parents regarding needs and concerns
- Uses knowledge of student needs to make necessary modifications to daily activities
Lead Preschool Teacher
PICA Head Start
03.2014 - 12.2018
- Organized appropriate developmental activities for children ages 3-5 years
- Successfully improved student participation in classroom through integration of creative role-playing
- Prepared lesson plans tailored to the unique needs of each child in the program including students with IEP
- Maintain behavior documentation, written observations, anecdotal records and performance assessments
- Develop strong, lasting relationship with parents and children
- Answer phone calls and assist parents with finding resources/answering question or addressing concerns
Lead Infant Teacher
Kinder Care Learning Center
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children’s books, poems and themes to promote learning
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Fostered a warm, nurturing and fun atmosphere conductive to learning
- Maintains classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness.
Child care Assistant
Minneapolis Kids Child Care
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Led literacy activities.
- Assist the site-Coordinator with goal setting and program implementation and evaluation
- Assist the site coordinator in preparing and maintaining program site record and reports
Internship
Little Star Learning Center
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
- Led language/literacy activities for children 16 months to 5 years
Education
Master of Science in Education - Teaching Literacy and Language
Kaplan University
Davenport, Iowa01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Child Development & Family Studies
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN07-2012
Skills
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education and child development
- Curriculum planning and implementation support
- Team leadership and staff collaboration
- Classroom operations and scheduling management
- Family communication and relationship building
- Compliance with state licensing and safety standards
- Enrichment program coordination and evaluation
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Student behavior guidance and positive reinforcement strategies
- Recordkeeping and documentation accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced preschool setting
- Classroom organization
- Learning disabilities support
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
MN Connections Academy k-8 grade Remote
01.2021 - Current
Special Education Assistant Teacher 4-6 Grade
Andersen Community School
12.2018 - 01.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
PICA Head Start
03.2014 - 12.2018
Lead Infant Teacher
Kinder Care Learning Center
02.2013 - 06.2014
Child care Assistant
Minneapolis Kids Child Care
08.2012 - 02.2013
Internship
Little Star Learning Center
06.2012 - 07.2012
Master of Science in Education - Teaching Literacy and Language
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development & Family Studies
Minnesota State University