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Jennifer Forbes

Ocean Park,WA

Summary

Skilled Para educator with a strong background in special education, demonstrated through impactful roles at ESD 112 and other districts. Excelled in providing literacy support, classroom organization, and fostering social skills development. Leveraged disability awareness and technology proficiency to enhance learning outcomes, achieving significant progress in student behavior and academic performance. Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 30 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques. Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 30 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

ESD 112
08.2023 - Current
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Clackamas ESD
10.2007 - 06.2023
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.

1-on-1 Assistant

David Douglas School District
08.2003 - 06.2005

My job duties were to:

help teach him English,

help modify fourth grade and fifth grade work

Physical therapy

1-on-1 Assistant

Oregon City School District
08.1996 - 06.1998

My job duties were:

Help student with spastic, nonverbal cerebral palsy fully mainstreamed in a 4th grade class and then up to the 5th grade class the following year.

My job was to help write his answers, physical therapy, personal cares, feeding, getting peers to hang out with him

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary And Special Educ - Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2025

Skills

  • Disability Awareness
  • Literacy support
  • Classroom support
  • Social Skills Development
  • Data Collection
  • Learning Strategies
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Progress Monitoring
  • IEP compliance
  • Behavioral plan management
  • Instructional support
  • Special needs
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Student Supervision
  • Activity management
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Reading instruction
  • Seizure Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Proficient with Communication devices

Software

News2you

Proloquo

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

ESD 112
08.2023 - Current

Paraeducator, Special Education

Clackamas ESD
10.2007 - 06.2023

1-on-1 Assistant

David Douglas School District
08.2003 - 06.2005

1-on-1 Assistant

Oregon City School District
08.1996 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Science in Elementary And Special Educ - Education

Grand Canyon University
Jennifer Forbes