Versatile Paraeducator with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Willingness to receive additional training or certification in areas of student behavior.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
MTSS Paraeducator
North Mason School District
09.2020 - Current
Collaborates with teachers, counselors and administration to support students' academic and social and emotional growth.
Partners with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
Demonstrates patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations.
Provide positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning.
Utilizes positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behaviors from students.
Provides de-escalation and restorative practices to students during escalated situations both physical and emotional.
Support general education teachers by providing behavioral assistance as needed.
Leads small group and individual instructional sessions.
Participates in team meetings concerning the implementation of IEPs and BIPs. Use behavioral management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team.
Helps teachers manage student behavior in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
Utilizes SWIS, Skyward and Educlimber data to facilitate Check-in/Check-out (CICO) with identified students. Providing breaks and support during school day where needed.
Data Entry of CICO plans in SWIS and Educlimber.
Collaborate with counselor, admin and teachers to identify students who would benefit from extra support.
Daily attendance tracking in Skyward and Educlimber.
Following flowchart/ Response to inappropriate behavior - responds to radio calls throughout the day for support with students.
Special Education Paraprofessional
North Mason School District
02.2018 - 09.2020
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Worked with students with a variety of medical needs. Received RN delgation to provide G-tube feeding, support with seizures, and medication delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School
Bainbridge Island, WA
05.2001 -
Skills
Behavior Management and Support
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Certification
General Paraeducator Certification
Timeline
Safety Care Certified
10-2024
General Paraeducator Certification
03-2024
Special Education Subject Matter Certification
03-2024
MTSS Paraeducator
North Mason School District
09.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
North Mason School District
02.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Bainbridge High School
05.2001 -
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