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Jamie Ragsdale

Miami,OK

Summary

As a Tier 2 Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant with Special Education, bringing seven years of experience in public school systems. I have extensive experience managing various behaviors, preventing bullying, and educating students about victims and disabilities. I work with children who have experienced abuse, helping them navigate and learn in their daily lives.

After reading your job posting for a Victim of Crimes Advocate, I am confident that my skills and qualifications align perfectly with the needs of the Quapaw Nation. My background and experience make me well-suited to excel in this role and exceed the expectations outlined in the job description.

In 1993, I joined Volunteers of America as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Job Coach, working with individuals who had severe trust and behavioral issues. My role involved protecting and supporting them, even from the general public.

I am currently pursuing an associate degree at NEO, with 37 credit hours completed. I expect to graduate by the end of the summer. I hope my years of experience can be recognized as a valuable resource for fulfilling this position's education and experience requirements.

I hope my profile and cover letter demonstrate my qualifications and potential as a candidate for this role. I am eager to discuss how my specific skills and professional experiences can benefit your organization. Please feel free to contact me to arrange a convenient meeting time. If you need any additional information or references from my past employers, do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Tier 2 Paraprofessional/Team Assistant With SE

Wyandotte High School
08.2022 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.

Tier 1 Paraprofessional/Computer and STEM Teacher

Washington Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Assisted in administration of standardized tests, facilitating smooth testing process.
  • Integrated real-world applications into lessons, enhancing relevance and increasing student interest.

Tier Paraprofessionial/Teaching Assistant

Wyandotte High School
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver, Job Coach

Volunteers of America
03.1993 - 07.2010
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies for challenging behaviors or situations in accordance with established guidelines while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients with potential employers, increasing job placement success rates.

Education

Associate of Science - Social Work

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK
07-2025

Business

Vatterott College
Joplin, MO
01-1993

High School Diploma -

Picher-Cardin High School
Picher, OK
05-1991

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Parent communication
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Activity implementation
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Behavior improvements
  • Behavior management
  • CPR and first aid
  • Safety
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Crisis intervention

Timeline

Tier 2 Paraprofessional/Team Assistant With SE

Wyandotte High School
08.2022 - Current

Tier 1 Paraprofessional/Computer and STEM Teacher

Washington Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2022

Tier Paraprofessionial/Teaching Assistant

Wyandotte High School
05.2018 - 08.2019

Direct Support Professional Caregiver, Job Coach

Volunteers of America
03.1993 - 07.2010

Associate of Science - Social Work

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Business

Vatterott College

High School Diploma -

Picher-Cardin High School
Jamie Ragsdale