Jamie Conklin
Pine Bush
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 10 years of record success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in the emotional, behavioral, and personal needs of students with developmental delays and spectrum diagnoses. Works with teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student. Looking to bring further success to a school district through student engagement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Aide 1:1
CITL Ulster BOCES
2024.05 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional Coordinator
Valley Central Middle School
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Provide daily schedules for 25-30 special education paraprofessionals.
- Provide daily schedules needed when an employee is absent or on leave.
- Schedule escorting outside of the classroom as needed.
- Schedule paraprofessionals when needed for students attending pre-session and post-session classes and extracurricular activities.
- Assist as first in chain of command for any issues that arise for the paraprofessionals.
- Provide feedback on students, teachers and paraprofessionals needs to the special education chairperson and building principals. To assist with paraprofessional placement.
Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional
Valley Central School District
01.2014 - 05.2024
- Boosted student morale and motivation through consistent praise, encouragement, and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reduced behavioral issues by implementing a clear set of classroom rules, expectations, and consequences that fostered a respectful learning environment.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lessons tailored to student abilities and interests, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for strategies assisting students with special needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, ideas, and strategies for improving student learning experiences across the curriculum.
- Organized class activities to maintain a positive and fun learning experience for students.
- Supported teacher in implementing a variety of behavioral management techniques.
- Worked with students dealing with learning challenges or behavioral issues.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, stocked and organized for classroom efficiency.
- Proctored state tests.
- Helped manage bus loading and unloading.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Worked in the tech shop for 5 years to assist students in the safety and understanding of the modules being taught and the machinery being used.
- Attended class trips to assist in monitoring students.
Food Service Worker
Orange County Residential Health Care
01.1996 - 01.2011
- Maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
- Food preparation for residents and staff.
- Cleaning and sanitizing of the work area.
- In charge of the staff cafeteria.
- Operating cash registering
- Cooking grilled foods.
- Maintaining food at proper temperatures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush Senior High Scheel
Pine Bush, NY06.1995
Skills
- Behavioral plan management
- Teacher Assistance
- Special needs
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Emotionally fragile and behavioral support
- IEP compliance
- Skills strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Activity management
- Life Skills Development
- Classroom Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Regulation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Classroom Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Student Advocacy
- Continuous Improvement
- Sensory Integration
- Reliability
Timeline
Teachers Aide 1:1
CITL Ulster BOCES
2024.05 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional Coordinator
Valley Central Middle School
06.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional
Valley Central School District
01.2014 - 05.2024
Food Service Worker
Orange County Residential Health Care
01.1996 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush Senior High Scheel