Jenea. A. Chavez.
Northglenn,CO
Summary
Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Rodger Quist Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Funshine Summer Camp Leader
City Of Brighton
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Guided children on how to maintain cleanliness, be punctual and obediently follow orders.
- Designed learning and recreational activities for over 15 campers between ages of 8 and 10.
- Documented camp inventory and ordered supplies when needed.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
Daycare Assistant
City Of Brighton
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, CO05.2019
Skills
- Teaching and Instruction
- Skills Strategies
- Behavioral Plan Management
- School Administration
- Instructional Support
- Teacher Assistance
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Classwork Oversight
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Classroom Organization
- Heavy Lifting
- Social and Group Settings
- Field Trip Supervision
- Instructional Delivery
- Student Supervision
Additional Information
- Provide a safe, fun and active environment to children, ages 6 months through 7 years old, of the patrons of the Recreation Center while they are using the facility. Served as a floater. Responsible for demonstrating, leading and actively supervising all activities and events for a group as part of the state-licensed Funshine Summer Day Camp Program for children ages 6 to 12 years old. Gained experience assisting children with special needs and learning differences, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Led educational games and group activities; provided teacher/classroom support; and assisted special needs children with activities and task execution. Developed trust and rapport with children, providing assistance to teachers and engaging children in activities and positive behaviors to optimize their understanding of the activities.
Certification
- CPI Training - February 2023
- Certified CPR, American Red Cross - October 2022
Languages
Sign Language
Limited Working
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Rodger Quist Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Funshine Summer Camp Leader
City Of Brighton
06.2019 - 08.2019
Daycare Assistant
City Of Brighton
06.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
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