Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Volunteer

Jessica Morales

Independence,MO

Summary

Caring and compassionate Paraprofessional, experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

RBT

PBS
07.2023 - Current
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.

Paraeducator At Risk/special Education

Fort Osage School District
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
  • Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Paraeducator

Independence School District
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
  • Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.

Childcare Provider

Self Employed
02.2015 - 08.2018
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.

Education

Substitute Teaching Certification - Early Childhood Education

DESE
Missouri
03.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal

National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD
02.2013

Skills

  • Crisis Situations
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Educational Strategies
  • Skill Development
  • Documentation Skills
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Differentiated Instruct
  • Student Behavior Management
  • Behavior Reduction Procedures
  • Living Skills Assistance
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Behavior Treatment Planning
  • Interventions Understanding

Additional Information

I am certified in C.P.I and MANDT, for behavioral management/crisis prevention and a positive way to interact and manage behavioral situations. I have had ongoing training and professional development with both school districts on working with behaviors and other issues with children Early Education age to Elementary aged. Conscious Discipline has been the main focus for the last four years.


I also have three children of my own that are special needs of varying degrees. Combined the needs are as follows: ADHD, ASD level 3, and level 2, Social Anxiety Disorder, Depression Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Cerebral Palsy, Global Dev. Delay, Brain Injury.


I have experience not only in work situations, but also in personal life situations working with and living with children of various ages and various degrees of disability. I believe that my personal experience is far more useful in that I know what the parents are feeling and going through. I know what their needs and wants are and that they are typically lost at how to help their child. This personal experience has also taught me to use it in my professional life. I do not take personal the behaviors of clients, I understand them, I have the patience to help them try over and over until success is met.

Timeline

RBT

PBS
07.2023 - Current

Paraeducator At Risk/special Education

Fort Osage School District
01.2021 - 06.2023

Paraeducator

Independence School District
08.2018 - 12.2020

Childcare Provider

Self Employed
02.2015 - 08.2018

Substitute Teaching Certification - Early Childhood Education

DESE

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal

National American University - Rapid City

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