Jessica Peppard
Fort Cavazos
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record at Oak Creek Academy, excelling in behavior management and emotional support. Skilled in fostering positive relationships and enhancing student engagement through individualized assistance. Committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment, while effectively collaborating with educators to implement tailored strategies for diverse learning needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Oak Creek Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
School Volunteer
Killeen ISD
08.2019 - Current
- Participated in group activities with students to build teamwork and foster healthy relationships.
- Assisted with organization and supervision of after-school activities for students.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating strong work ethic, active participation, and commitment to education throughout all volunteer activities.
- Contributed to the maintenance of a clean and organized learning environment by assisting in daily classroom setup and cleaning tasks.
Direct Care Staff
Garden of Hope of Central Texas
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
- Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Lawton, OKSkills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher support
- Data collection
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- CPR and first aid
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Student supervision
- Instructional support
- Student health and safety
- Small group instruction
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior improvements
- Social skills training
- Behavior modification
- Supervising student activities
- Disability awareness
- Individual student assistance
- Arts and crafts
- Life skills training
- Client transportation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Mental health awareness
- Activity planning
- Individualized support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Oak Creek Academy
07.2022 - Current
Direct Care Staff
Garden of Hope of Central Texas
04.2021 - 04.2023
School Volunteer
Killeen ISD
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
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