Jenifer Mercer

Paraprofessional Educator

Tift County Board Of Education

Tifton, GA

01.2011 - Current

Assisted teachers with lesson plans and classroom activities.
Facilitated small group instruction as needed by the teacher or school district.
Helped develop behavior management strategies for students exhibiting behavioral issues.
Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Implemented IEP goals and objectives through direct or indirect instruction.
Instructed students on basic academic skills such as reading, writing, math, science.
Performed clerical duties such as filing papers or copying documents when necessary.
Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress or difficulties encountered in class.
Participated in professional development activities related to instructional techniques or best practices for teaching special needs students.
Communicated effectively with other educators regarding curriculum planning and implementation strategies.
Assisted teachers with grading assignments and providing feedback to students on their work.
Organized materials and supplies needed for classroom lessons and projects.
Developed positive relationships with all students while promoting self-advocacy skills.
Supervised field trips to ensure safety of all participants while reinforcing educational objectives.
Utilized technology resources such as computers and interactive whiteboards during instruction.
Worked collaboratively with team members to create a safe learning environment for all students.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.