Jennifer Atwood
Cañon City,CO
Summary
Dedicated P.E. Instructional Paraprofessional effective classroom management and student supervision. Committed to enhancing student participation and ensuring safety during physical activities.
Experienced with instructional support, including assisting teachers and engaging students. Utilizes effective communication and classroom management techniques to create positive learning environment. Knowledge of curriculum implementation and student assistance in various educational settings.
Dependable professional with a strong work ethic in physical education. Known for ensuring student safety and enhancing motor skills through engaging activities. Ready to support educational goals and foster student growth.
Instructional support professional with strong background in assisting educators and enhancing student learning experiences. Skilled in classroom management, lesson implementation, and individualized student support. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving results. Strong communicator with focus on fostering positive and effective learning environment.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
P.E. Instructional Paraprofessional
Canon City School Dist Re-1/Canon City Middle School
1215 Main St. Canon City, CO 81212
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted lead Physical Education teacher with lesson planning, ensuring a diverse range of activities for students.
- Improved student understanding of sports rules and techniques through clear instruction and demonstrations.
- Increased student participation in extracurricular sports programs by promoting events and assisting with coaching duties.
- Ensured safety of students by supervising physical activities and enforcing safety guidelines.
- Supported the development of motor skills in students by incorporating agility drills, balance exercises, and coordination activities into daily lessons.
- Oversaw inventory management of equipment, ensuring optimal maintenance and availability for each class session.
- Served as a mentor to struggling students by providing additional support during class time.
- Contributed to positive school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and school events.
- Actively monitored during lunch area duties during recess periods to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sports monitor student progress and attendance.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Provided classroom instruction and support in the absence of teachers across the building.
- Lead daily advisory group sessions to enhance students academic, social emotional and organization.
Title 1 Paraprofessional
Canon City School Dist Re-1/McKinley Elementary
1240 Mckinley St, Canon City, CO 81212
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Supported instructional activities by assisting teachers in lesson preparation and classroom management.
- Implemented individualized education plans to enhance student learning outcomes and engagement.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance and reinforcing positive conduct within classroom settings.
- Facilitated small group instruction, promoting targeted skill development in literacy and numeracy.
- Conducted assessments to track student progress, ensuring alignment with educational standards and goals.
- Established strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Supported literacy development by assisting students with reading comprehension exercises and vocabulary building activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to create engaging lesson plans that aligned with the curriculum and addressed individual student needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials such as visual aids, worksheets, or multimedia presentations to enhance lesson delivery.
- Provided one-on-one assistance for struggling learners or those requiring additional support.
- Encouraged student participation during class discussions and interactive lessons to promote active engagement in the learning process.
- Helped maintain a positive classroom culture by modeling respectful behavior and fostering a sense of community among students.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, enabling targeted interventions for improved academic performance.
- Assisted in maintaining classroom order, contributing to a safe, positive learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and special education services.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
School Cafeteria Worker
Canon City Schools RE1
Canon City Middle School/ Districrt Wide
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Assisted in meal service, ensuring timely delivery to students and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in food preparation and serving areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, adhering to operational protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, fostering an enjoyable cafeteria atmosphere during meal times.
- Served as a positive role model for students displaying appropriate behavior while working in a high-pressure environment.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for students with allergies through careful ingredient selection and cross-contamination prevention measures.
- Enhanced food safety by implementing proper sanitation practices and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Provided exceptional customer service through friendly interactions with students, addressing any concerns or questions they had about available menu items.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to child nutrition trends and best practices.
- Ensured timely meal service by coordinating efforts with fellow cafeteria workers during high-traffic periods.
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Restocked condiments, beverages, and utensils per expected use levels.
- Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
Credit Department Loan Escrow Clerk
Sunflower Bank N.A.
531 Main St, Canon City, CO 81212
05.1998 - 12.2002
- Processed daily transactions accurately and efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintained organized filing systems for critical documents and reports.
- Assisted clients with account inquiries, providing timely and effective solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operational workflows and enhance service delivery.
- Helped to improve data entry accuracy, minimizing errors in financial reporting processes.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
- Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
- Reduced errors in data entry through rigorous attention to detail and double-checking work.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to privacy policies.
- Improved office efficiency by digitizing paper files and organizing digital records.
- Enhanced customer service with timely and accurate information when handling inquiries.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montezuma Cortez High School
Cortez, CO1993
Skills
- Work successfully as a team
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Effective classroom management
- Teacher and Classroom support
- Strong organization
- Building professional connections
- Student supervision
- Effective small group teaching
- Supervising student activities, student safety
- Supply restocking,Preparing instructional materials
- Problem-solving
- Sub teacher in classroom
Timeline
P.E. Instructional Paraprofessional
Canon City School Dist Re-1/Canon City Middle School
08.2016 - Current
Title 1 Paraprofessional
Canon City School Dist Re-1/McKinley Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2016
School Cafeteria Worker
Canon City Schools RE1
08.2012 - 05.2015
Credit Department Loan Escrow Clerk
Sunflower Bank N.A.
05.1998 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Montezuma Cortez High School