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Joanie Maag

Moscow,ID

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Moscow School District, skilled in instructional support and problem-solving. Successfully enhanced student engagement and independence through tailored lesson plans and compassionate care. Collaborated effectively with educators to foster a safe, inclusive environment, promoting social skills and academic growth for diverse learners.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Moscow School District
08.2017 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted with personal care
  • Collaborated with teachers to create safe and secure classroom environment to suit students' needs.
  • Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.

Habilitation Technician

Milestone Decisions
06.2000 - 03.2018
  • Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive habilitation plans for each client''s unique needs.
  • Transported residents to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility.
  • Recorded participant behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals.
  • Supervised and assisted residents with grooming, personal hygiene, meal planning and housekeeping to promote activities of daily living.
  • Noted client responses and results to facilitate interventions and assessment through proper documentation.
  • Developed resident activities and programming to encourage new skills and maintain present skills.
  • Delivered training needs, behavior management and communication to support goal plans.
  • Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in reaching their vocational goals through job coaching and skills development training sessions.
  • Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized support plans and daily living skills training.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging situations, helping them build resilience and coping skills.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the habilitation process.
  • Promoted healthy habits for clients by supporting balanced meal planning, exercise routines, and medical appointments when needed.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Improved clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate care, assistance with personal hygiene, and mobility support.
  • Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.

Education

Moscow High School
Moscow, ID
06-2000

Skills

  • Instructional support
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Student supervision
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Special needs
  • Small group support
  • Toileting assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Moscow School District
08.2017 - Current

Habilitation Technician

Milestone Decisions
06.2000 - 03.2018

Moscow High School

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