Jamie Summers
Folkston,GA
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged my expertise in behavior management and effective communication at Folkston Elementary School to enhance student success and safety. Demonstrating a commitment to excellence, I contributed to improved educational outcomes through specialized support and collaboration, ensuring a positive impact on both students with special needs and the broader school community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Folkston Elementary School
Folkston, GA
03.2018 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- 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.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Supported teachers in grading assignments, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Tax Accountant Assistant
Doug Gowen
Folkston, GA
04.2006 - 03.2012
- Exceeded quarterly performance goals consistently throughout tenure as Tax Accountant Assistant.
- Assisted in the successful completion of numerous tax audits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Stayed current on changes in tax laws through ongoing professional development courses, seminars, and workshops.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide financial objectives.
- Assisted clients during IRS audits while ensuring all necessary documentation was prepared accurately.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust and confidence in our services.
- Ensured timely filing of all required forms by closely monitoring deadlines and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a strong focus on meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Contributed to increased client retention through exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Education
High School -
James Madison Academic Campus
Milwaukee, WI07.2014
High School -
Charlton County High School
Folkston, GA05.2004
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Teacher Support
- Patient
- Classroom support
- Teacher Assistance
- Special Education
- Instructional support
- Student Supervision
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Student Health and Safety
- Small Group Instruction
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Building
- Reading and Writing Support
- Progress Monitoring
- Teaching assistance
- Classroom Technology
- IEP compliance
- After-school programs
- Educational assistance
- Child Development
- Educational Support
- Reading Intervention
- Elementary Education
- Arts and crafts
- Individual Instruction
- Smartboard
- Social support
- Test Proctoring
- Math Intervention
- Learning Strategies
Certification
Georgia Paraprofessional certificate
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Folkston Elementary School
03.2018 - Current
Tax Accountant Assistant
Doug Gowen
04.2006 - 03.2012
High School -
James Madison Academic Campus
High School -
Charlton County High School