Hi, I’m
Jill Reusch
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought
Some of my strengths include being very attentive, caring, responsible, and able to multitask. I am self-motivated, and work well both independently and with others. I am flexible and versatile and able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. I am eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Spaulding Academy & Family Services
Paraprofessional Educator
03.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
Special Education Paraprofessional II
12.2015 - 01.2022
Job overview
- 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.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- 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.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- 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.
Associated Home Health Care
Home Health Aide
03.2013 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Bill & Bob's General Contracting, Inc
President
01.2006 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Education
Beverly High SchoolBeverly, MA
High School Diploma
The Master TeacherManhattan, KS
Course 104-116, 122-124, 158-161 from Special Education Courses
05.2021
The Master Teacher Manhattan, KS
Course 141-144 from Autism Spectrum Disorder
05.2021
OCALIColumbus, OH
Many Faces of Autism from Autism Spectrum Disorder
03.2022
Skills
- PC Proficiency - Windows - Microsoft Office - Google Chrome - Database Administration, Data Entry
- Quickbooks - ADP workforce, payroll management, HR support, bookkeeping skills, OSHA Compliance
- Google Classroom, VLACS, social media, activity planning
- Office management - customer service, time management, organizational skills, risk management, multi-task,
- Home care - task management, mental health support, mobility support, personal care support, first aid and safety, wellness support, personal grooming, patient rapport
- Special Education - classroom management, behavior management, autism, developmental disabilities, crisis intervention
- Behavior Modification-conflict resolution techniques, positive reinforcement strategies, social integration, technology-based strategies, critical thinking
- IEP Adherence - instructional support, documentation skills, treatment planning, care plan development
Certification
VLACS Training Certified, Certified AIR Test Administrator, Certified Personal Assistant NH/MA, Certified Paraprofessional II, First Aid Certified, CPR Certified, CPI Certified, PCM Certified
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Spaulding Academy & Family Services
03.2022 - 04.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional II
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
12.2015 - 01.2022
Home Health Aide
Associated Home Health Care
03.2013 - 01.2015
President
Bill & Bob's General Contracting, Inc
01.2006 - 04.2013
Beverly High School
High School Diploma
The Master Teacher
Course 104-116, 122-124, 158-161 from Special Education Courses
The Master Teacher
Course 141-144 from Autism Spectrum Disorder
OCALI
Many Faces of Autism from Autism Spectrum Disorder
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