Jane Baffes
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Palos District 118
Palos Heights, IL
09.2017 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
Preschool Teacher
Village of Orland Park Recreation Department
Orland Park, IL
10.2007 - 08.2017
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science-Legal Secretary
Robert Morris University
Orland Park, IL05.1995
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Support
- Test Proctoring
- Teacher Support
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Patient
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Behavior Improvements
- Reading and Writing Support
- CPR and First Aid
- Creating Visual Displays
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Palos District 118
09.2017 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Village of Orland Park Recreation Department
10.2007 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Applied Science-Legal Secretary
Robert Morris University
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