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Jessica David

Jackson,MO

Summary

Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional provides individualized support to students with special needs. Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 5 years aiding and promoting individualized learning techniques.Experienced in providing one-on-one and small group support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Jackson R-2 School District
09.2019 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.

Job Coach

MERS Goodwill Career Center
06.2020 - 07.2023
    • Monitored students progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
    • Assisted students in building successful job search strategies.
    • Coached students on resume and cover letter development to enhance opportunities.
    • Provided coaching and mentoring to students.
    • Assisted students in building successful job search strategies.
    • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
    • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
    • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
    • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
    • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
    • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
    • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

Jackson R-2 School District
08.2017 - 09.2019
    • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
    • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
    • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
    • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
    • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
    • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
    • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
    • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
    • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
    • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.

Cashier

Dollar General
05.2017 - 08.2017
    • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
    • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
    • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
    • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
    • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
    • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
    • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
    • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
    • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
    • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
    • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.

Home Health Care Aide

Addus Home Health Care
07.2015 - 02.2017
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Education

No Degree - Administration of Justice

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

No Degree - Fashion And Retail Management

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

High School Diploma -

Herrin High School
Herrin, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Developing Social Skills
  • Educational Settings
  • Student Supervision
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Self-Contained Classrooms
  • Positive Communication Skills

Affiliations

Rotary Club of Southeast MO

Additional Information

I volunteer at the Cape Riverfront Market. I volunteer for the school Special Olympics. I also have a Honorable discharge in the Army National Guard.

Timeline

Job Coach

MERS Goodwill Career Center
06.2020 - 07.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional

Jackson R-2 School District
09.2019 - Current

Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional

Jackson R-2 School District
08.2017 - 09.2019

Cashier

Dollar General
05.2017 - 08.2017

Home Health Care Aide

Addus Home Health Care
07.2015 - 02.2017

No Degree - Administration of Justice

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

No Degree - Fashion And Retail Management

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

High School Diploma -

Herrin High School

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