Jennifer Deaton
Lambertville ,MI
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 16 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. I worked in a self contained and inclusion settings with a variety of needs and ages 3-10 years old. I'm Passionate about child development and learning. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional (SpedEd)
Paddock Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Supported sensory and behavioral needs through structured routines and calming techniques.
- Help lead group activities that promoted social skills and peer interaction .
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with children who has down syndrome, ASD, ECDD, Autism, TTD, and Trichothiodystrophy/ severely multiply impaired
Preschool Lead Teacher
Self Development Preschool
08.2009 - 07.2023
- Greeting arriving children and assisted them in preparing each day's activities
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures
- Implemented hands on play-based activities such as games and crafts
- Prepare 5 year old's for accelerated program at Self Development Academy
- Kept classroom clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Self Development Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Teach and assist children individually/small groups to reinforce learning concepts presented by teacher
- Worked under teachers direction to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable classroom
- Help assisting students with work completion
- Supporting teacher in classroom curriculum development
- Assisting with classroom behavior management
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement
- Helped teacher Instruct children between ages 4-5 and 23 on mathematical basis
- Monitored students on computers to enforce proper use
Education
High School Diploma -
Mesa High School
Mesa, AZ05.2003
Skills
- One-on-one student assistance
- Behavior management techniques
- Classroom instruction support
- Personalize behavior plans
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson modification and adaption
- Training and Development
- Team work
- Daily schedule creation
- Communicating with teachers
- Creating safe learning environment
Certification
- CPI Training Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional (SpedEd)
Paddock Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Self Development Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
Self Development Preschool
08.2009 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Mesa High School
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