Jill Nyberg
Holts Summit
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with expertise in special education and classroom management. Skilled in utilizing assistive technology and developing tailored instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs. Focused on enhancing student engagement and outcomes while delivering individualized support and life skills training in a safe and inclusive environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Columbia Public School District
Columbia, MO
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Delivered targeted small group instruction focused on addressing varied learning objectives for students with diverse requirements.
- Assisted in maintaining a positive and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson implementation and student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to the teacher for continuous improvement.
- Improved classroom management by assisting the teacher with behavioral interventions
- Delivered personalized behavioral interventions, educational, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Columbia Public School District
Columbia, MO
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Formulated and applied lesson plans in accordance with established curriculum standards to facilitate effective teaching.
- Fostered classroom management by establishing clear expectations and procedures.
- Tailored educational approaches to enhance differentiated learning strategies customized to the individual learning needs and goals.
- Partnered with staff to implement hands-on activities and visual aids to enhance engagement and comprehension among diverse learners.
- Contributed to professional growth by attending various meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops focused on enhancing instructional competence.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Columbia Public School District
Columbia, Mo
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to facilitate tailored instructional adjustments.
- Supported individualized education plans by assisting students with special needs during classroom activities.
- Participated in professional development sessions to refine skills and improve service delivery for students with disabilities.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Responded to and managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain or resolve immediate safety concerns for a productive learning environment for all students.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically to facilitate increased independence for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth, MNSkills
- Special needs support
- IEP development
- Assistive technology
- Classroom behavior management
- Group and individual support
- Life skills training
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Columbia Public School District
06.2026 - 06.2026
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Columbia Public School District
08.2025 - 05.2026
Special Education Paraprofessional
Columbia Public School District
08.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Minnesota, Duluth