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Jessica Fincher Hyslope

Tahlequah,OK

Summary

Versatile and dedicated Assistant with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Specialist Assistant/Paraprofessional

Woodall Public School
Tahlequah, OK
08.2021 - Current
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked on computer testing kids with Renaissance and Amplify.
  • Helped with one on one doing daily activities.


Paraprofessional

Norwood Public School
Hulbert, OK
08.2015 - 05.2021
  • 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.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Graded homework and tests.
  • Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Used computers skills to organize research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts and homework.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.

Cafeteria Worker

Norwood Public School
Hulbert, OK
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools, and equipment.
  • Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines.
  • Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors.
  • Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches, and special events.
  • Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean surfaces.
  • Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
  • Cleaned, cut, and cooked all types of foods.
  • Took inventory of supplies and equipment.

Waitress

Hamlin's El Toro
Muskogee, OK
05.2009 - 01.2015
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used computers to put in orders as well as cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted customers, discussed specials, took drink orders.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Case Manager Assistant

McCalls Chapel
Ada, OK
03.2007 - 07.2008
  • Typed up IPPs to define persons daily objectives and working skills, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified personal curriculum for special-needs clients using various techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted clients to maintain progress levels by designing individualized plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Sent letters to guardians and or called guardians regarding IPP schedules for meetings.
  • Maintained up-to-date and accurate contacts and progress note records.
  • Completed intakes and assessments on clients to determine needs and eligibility for services and public benefits.
  • Attended regularly scheduled case management meetings.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.

Education

No Degree - Special Education

Murray State College
Ardmore, OK

High School Diploma -

Davis High School
Davis, OK
05.2004

Skills

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Classroom Leadership
  • Special Needs Support
  • Positive Interactions
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Reliable
  • Quick Learner
  • Several years experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Can type 60WPM
  • Had 4 years of computers/typing in school and 2 years in yearbook
  • Familiar with recording data and inventory
  • Individualized Support
  • Active Participation

Timeline

Reading Specialist Assistant/Paraprofessional

Woodall Public School
08.2021 - Current

Paraprofessional

Norwood Public School
08.2015 - 05.2021

Cafeteria Worker

Norwood Public School
08.2014 - 05.2015

Waitress

Hamlin's El Toro
05.2009 - 01.2015

Case Manager Assistant

McCalls Chapel
03.2007 - 07.2008

No Degree - Special Education

Murray State College

High School Diploma -

Davis High School

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