Jennifer Harris
Sarver,PA
Summary
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
Paraprofessional in Learning Support
Freeport Area School District
08.2022 - Current
- Supported student learning needs and provided individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
- Led small group sessions to help students review and practice concepts.
- Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.
- Assisted in development of individualized learning plans for student success.
- Facilitated student engagement and collaboration to enhance classroom learning.
- Developed and maintained positive, productive relationships with students and families.
- Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Paraprofessional in Learning Support and Autistic
ESS In The Freeport School District
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided emotional support to students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Director of Social Services
Longwood At Oakmont
10.1998 - 08.2008
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs.
- Delegated authority and responsibility to department personnel.
- Led performance improvement projects based on QAPI efforts.
- Managed social service development planners regarding contract development and budget.
- Evaluated service note content for description representative of clients' response to specified services.
- Attended education opportunities and created in-service training alliances to meet mission of organization.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Participated in care planning meetings.
- Completed psycho-social assessments.
Social Worker in Skilled Nursing
Wexford House Nursing Center
09.1995 - 10.1998
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA05.1994
High School Diploma -
Vincentian High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.1990
Skills
- Student Learning Support
- Student Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Special Education
- Individual Support
- Positive Learning Environment
- Organized
- Team Player
- Computer Skills
- Able to Perform Administrative Duties
Timeline
Paraprofessional in Learning Support
Freeport Area School District
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional in Learning Support and Autistic
ESS In The Freeport School District
08.2015 - 01.2022
Director of Social Services
Longwood At Oakmont
10.1998 - 08.2008
Social Worker in Skilled Nursing
Wexford House Nursing Center
09.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Vincentian High School
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