Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Centralia High School Annex
02.2018 - Current
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Ashley Grade School
08.2017 - 02.2018
Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Educational Interpreter
Ability Interpreting
08.2008 - 03.2012
Reviewed classroom material in advance to convey clear and accurate translation.
Advocated for student language needs to achieve success with classroom objectives.
Educated fellow students and teachers on protocols and strategies of effective communication skills with hearing-impaired students.
Adapted materials and instruction tools to meet needs of deaf or hard of hearing students.
Researched signs to provide meaningful messages to facilitate personal connection.
Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language Studies: Interpreter
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
05.2008
High School Diploma -
Nashville Community High School
Nashville, IL
05.2005
Skills
Punctual
Organized
Detail oriented
Motivated
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Centralia High School Annex
02.2018 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Ashley Grade School
08.2017 - 02.2018
Educational Interpreter
Ability Interpreting
08.2008 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language Studies: Interpreter
ELOP Asst.(Expanded learning Opportunities Program) at Centralia Elementary School DistrictELOP Asst.(Expanded learning Opportunities Program) at Centralia Elementary School District
Head of the Standardization and Evaluation Section at 4TH TRAINING AIR WING COMMANDHead of the Standardization and Evaluation Section at 4TH TRAINING AIR WING COMMAND